CNA PRN- Med Surg

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM is seeking a PRN CNA for the Med/Surg unit. You will provide basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and support daily unit operations.

You must have a High School diploma or GED and NM CNA certification; BLS is required within 90 days. The position offers hourly pay between $18.03 and $21.73 and requires compassionate patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year in an acute or long-term care setting preferred.
• Completion of a CNA training program preferred.
• Current New Mexico Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• BLS - required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care to patients.
• Monitors patients and collects information to be documented in the medical record.
• Perform bedside testing as necessary.
• Deliver patient food trays and other nourishment; transport to laboratory and imaging as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of unit, equipment and work area; inventory supplies.

Skills

Basic Nurse Aid

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

CNA PRN- Med Surg# CNA PRN- Med SurgArtesia, NM 88210## OverviewSalary Range$18.03 - $21.73 HourlyPosition TypePRNJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh School Diploma / GEDCategoryNursing## Description**Job Summary:**Performs basic patient care activities under the direction of a licensed nurse.**Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:**At Artesia General Hospital, our leadership and management practices are grounded in our core values, captured in the acronym **S.E.R.V.I.C.E.** These values are the foundation of all employee activities and guide us in fulfilling our Mission. * **Servant Leadership**– Leading by serving others with compassion and humility.* **Excellence**– Striving for the highest quality in all we do.* **Respect**– Treating everyone with dignity and kindness.* **Virtuousness**– Acting with honesty, integrity, and accountability.* **Innovation**– Embracing new ideas to improve care and outcomes.* **Community**– Fostering collaboration to meet the needs of those we serve.* **Education**– Promoting learning and professional development.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** + Assist with activities of daily living and personal care assistance to patients. + Monitors patients and collects information to be documented in the medical record. + Perform bedside testing as necessary. + Perform basic patient care. + Maintain constant communication with nursing staff regarding patient conditions and changes in status. + Deliver patient food trays and other nourishment. + Deliver specimen to laboratory, transport x-rays and other equipment as necessary. + Perform basic clerical duties as required. + Ensure cleanliness of unit, equipment and work area. + Inventory and maintain supplies and equipment as needed. **ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:* + As assigned.**KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:*** + Basic Nurse Aid**AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:** Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.**Information Management:** Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.**Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:** Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.**MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:*** **Education** – High school diploma or equivalent.* **Work Experience** – One year in an acute or long-term care setting preferred.* **Training** – Completion of a CNA training program preferred.* **License/Certification** – Current New Mexico Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required* **BLS -** required within 90 days of employment**ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:** Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.