CNA - Surgical Unit (Day Shift)

Huntsville Memorial Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Huntsville Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nurse Tech to provide supportive care under supervision of a licensed nurse. The role focuses on patient comfort, safety, and advocacy within our interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, and adherence to infection prevention protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, healthcare experience preferred, and BLS within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Current Nurse Aide certification or must be at least halfway through a Registered or Locational Nursing program. BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care support at a competent level, includingADL assistance and vital signs.
• Adheres to infection prevention protocols.
• Protects patient rights and privacy, including confidentiality and informed consent.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior.
• Participates in systemwide quality improvement and service excellence initiatives.
• Supports professional growth and acts as a mentor and resource to staff.
• Maintains PHI confidentiality and workplace safety.
• Assists in survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Follows the hospital’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare experience preferred

Nurse Aide certification or RN/LPN program in progress; BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

Under supervision of a licensed nurse, the Nurse Tech provides supportive care to meet the needs of individual patients. Serves as a patient advocate within the health care system. Performs the daily comfort and care needs of patients, and assists nurses and other health care team members with patient care procedures and treatments. Assists with the safety, comfort, care, and treatment of patients according to established standards. Participates in the Hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs. Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and adheres to policies and procedures of the department and organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the needs of the patient and population served, including assistance with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, etc.
• Adheres to infection prevention protocols.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing process improvement to achieve desired client-centered outcomes.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, competence validation; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Actively participates in survey readiness activities and assures that department is compliant with all regulatory standards.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS

All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: prior healthcare experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Nurse Aide certification or must be at least half way through a Registered or Locational Nursing program. Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling & reaching.

Occasional: sitting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, & twisting.

Visual and hearing acuity required; Color vision required for perceiving changes in patients’ skin color and colors of medicines and solutions. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.

Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources