CNA - Wound Care

NMC Health; Newton (KS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Health's Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center in Newton, KS seeks a CNA to support outpatient clinic operations and wound care coverage. The role works under RN/LPN supervision to deliver compassionate patient care and assist with daily activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with routine care, ensuring patient comfort, and communicating changes to the primary nurse. Kansas CNA certification and CPR/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certification as nurse aide by the state of Kansas.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the nurse.
• Support daily activities and basic nursing procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CNA - Wound Care (Full Time)
Location: Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center - 800 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114
Category: WOUND CARE

Position Summary: Primary setting is a hospital-based outpatient clinic with some secondary assist of wound care coverage to Acute and Inpatient Rehab settings.

The Nurse Assistant works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality care that is focused on the comfort and well-being of the patient and family. Other functions/competencies of the position may include unit clerk, monitor technician, general clerical activities, activities of daily living and basic nursing procedures. Performs duties and presents in a manner that would lead to high levels of patient satisfaction. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the clinic manager.

Qualifications:

Education:High school diploma

Experience:1+ year experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Participates in routine activities of patient care for the specific unit/department population;
• Performs delegated care tasks in timely, efficient manner, and under the guidance of the RN/LPN.
• Contributes to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the patient's condition to the primary nurse or designee in a timely fashion

Licensure, registration, or certification:

• Certification as a nurse aide by the state of Kansas
• Certification in CPR/Basic Life Support required