Evening CNA: Compassionate Patient Care & Team Support

Health First; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support nursing units by delivering direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with organization of unit activities, coordinate information flow among care teams, patients, and families, and help ensure accurate, timely nursing tasks.

The role requires completion of a CNA course, licensure in Florida within 120 days, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Certified Nursing Assistant Course and scheduled to take the Florida State exam.
• Must obtain Florida CNA licensure within 120 days of start date or hold licensure in another state and obtain Florida within 120 days.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• Proficient in computer software applications (e.g., MS Office, EMR(s)).
• Ability to work in often stressful environments with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Delivers basic care to patients as directed in a clean and safe environment, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.
• Accesses to IV solutions as needed, authorized medications and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.
• Collects, records, and reports accurate patient information.
• Competently performs routine procedures and assists other associates to maintain productivity.
• Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
• Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
• Demonstrates and makes suggestions toward the positive financial performance of the unit.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Dependability

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Course

Florida CNA licensure in progress

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Health First is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support nursing units by delivering direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with organization of unit activities, coordinate information flow among care teams, patients, and families, and help ensure accurate, timely nursing tasks.

The role requires completion of a CNA course, licensure in Florida within 120 days, and BLS certification.