CNA Med Surg PRN

McPherson Hospital, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McPherson Center for Health is seeking a CNA for Med/Surg who provides patient-centered care within a relationship-based setting. You will work closely with licensed nurses to deliver timely, compassionate support across a range of bedside tasks.

The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with meals and hygiene, and ensuring a safe, comfortable environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Formal CNA training completed or in progress.
• CNA license required; BLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs to assess patient stability.
• Distributes meals and documents intake/output for nutrition balance.
• Assists with hygiene: bathing, dressing, grooming to promote comfort.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment to aid healing.
• Responds promptly to call lights and coordinates with staff for care.
• Communicates with nursing staff for coordinated care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational & time management

Customer service

Microsoft Word & Outlook

Team collaboration with physicians/nUR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal CNA training

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

CNA Job Summary:

Provides patient centered care in a relationship-based environment. Works in communication and collaboration with professional nurses.

Job Description: CNA-Med/Surg

CNA Job Summary:

Provides patient centered care in a relationship-based environment. Works in communication and collaboration with professional nurses.

CNA Shift Availability:

• PRN (as needed)

CNA Essential Accountabilities:

• Obtains vital signs to ensure stability of patients.
• Distributes meals and documents patient consumption including input and output to ensure nutrition is offered and balance of fluid levels is recorded.
• Administers and provides appropriate personal hygiene including bathing, dressing, and grooming to establish a clean, living environment and encourage self-esteem.
• Establishes a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment to promote patient healing.
• Responds quickly to call lights to determine necessary action and recruits help if needed to deliver prompt care for patient comfort and to address patient needs.
• Communicates with the nursing staff to develop positive interactions and a pleasant coordination of care.

CNA Organization Accountabilities:

• Completion of HealthStream’s education by designated due date.
• Attends required staff/department/organization’s meetings.
• Demonstrates strong, clear communication skills.
• Upholds the C.A.R.E. Values of McPherson Center for Health
• Always exhibits professionalism.
• Maintains confidentiality as required by HIPPA regulations.
• Participates in the professional development of self and team members.

CNA Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) may include specialized or vocational courses.
• Formal training for certified nurse aide course

Licensure/Certifications:

• CNA License
• BLS within 6 months of hiring

Skills:

• Communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Customer service skills
• Computer skills related to Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Ability to work closely with physicians, nurses, patients, and families

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