Inpatient Certified Nursing Assistant Night shift

Paycom; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN is seeking a Night Shift Certified Nursing Assistant to support patients on the 4S medical surgical unit. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you provide personal care, help with mobility, and record routine measurements.

You will work on the night shift to maintain a safe and calm environment, assist with meals and daily living activities, and communicate changes to the care team promptly.

Qualifications

• Indiana CNA certification currently active on the registry.
• BLS certification at hire or within onboarding period.
• Experience using electronic health records and clear communication with care team.
• Completion of hospital orientation and demonstrated competency.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments and participate in shift report and huddles.
• Assist with activities of daily living while preserving dignity.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and use of mobility equipment per care plan.
• Document vital signs and observations; report abnormalities to the nurse.
• Observe changes in condition and escalate urgent concerns.
• Carry out fall prevention, rounding, skin protection, and observation measures.
• Aid with meals, hydration, and specimen collection; communicate concerns.
• Prepare rooms and supplies for admission, transfer, discharge; assist transport.
• Document care accurately and communicate needs at handoff.
• Follow PPE and safety policies; protect patient information.
• Work cooperatively with nurses and team; adapt as needs change.

Skills

Indiana CNA certification

Basic Life Support

Electronic health record proficiency

Hospital orientation completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL - GREENCASTLE, IN 46135, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $13.50 - $20.25 Hourly, Job Shift: Night

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports patients on the 4S medical surgical unit, including patients receiving transitional or swing bed care. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the CNA provides hands-on personal care, helps patients move safely, obtains and records routine measurements, and promptly reports changes or concerns. The night shift CNA helps maintain a safe, calm environment while meeting patient needs throughout the shift.

Essential Responsibilities

• Receive assignments and participate in shift report and huddles. Confirm each patient’s mobility, fall, isolation, skin, toileting, and observation needs with the assigned nurse.
• Assist with bathing, oral care, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, bed changes, positioning, comfort, and other activities of daily living while preserving dignity and privacy.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and use of approved lift or mobility equipment according to the care plan and safe patient handling practices. Answer call lights and respond promptly to requests for help.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other assigned observations after training and competency validation. Report abnormal results promptly to the licensed nurse; do not interpret results or independently change the plan of care.
• Observe and report changes in condition or behavior, including new confusion, breathing difficulty, pain, bleeding, weakness, skin concerns, poor intake, or possible safety risks. Activate immediate assistance for urgent changes according to unit procedure.
• Carry out assigned fall prevention, rounding, repositioning, skin protection, and patient observation measures. Follow the nurse’s direction for patients needing enhanced observation and document assigned checks as required.
• Assist with meals, snacks, hydration, and collection of ordered specimens within training and hospital policy. Communicate swallowing concerns, low intake, or other difficulties to the nurse.
• Prepare rooms and supplies for admission, transfer, and discharge; help maintain clean patient spaces, stocked supplies, and working equipment. Assist with transport as assigned.
• Document care and observations accurately and on time in the approved record. Communicate unfinished tasks and patient needs to the nurse and incoming team at handoff.
• Use standard and transmission based precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, and safe equipment cleaning. Protect confidential information and follow patient rights, abuse reporting, emergency response, and hospital safety policies.
• Work cooperatively with nurses, providers, therapists, and other team members; prioritize assigned tasks as patient needs change during the night.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana Certified Nurse Aide status on the Indiana Aides Registry, maintained throughout employment.
• Basic Life Support certification at hire or within the hospital’s required onboarding period.
• Ability to use an electronic health record and communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team. Prior hospital, med surg, or transitional care experience preferred.
• Completion of hospital orientation and demonstrated competency for assigned tasks and equipment.