Nurses Aide - Nursing - CROSSRIDGE

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Wynne, AR is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to perform assigned patient care tasks under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. You will contribute to quality patient care and support the care team in daily activities.

The role requires good communication, basic math, and the ability to lift and move patients and equipment. This is a safety-sensitive position with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent, with ability to perform support activities in patient care.
• Nurse Aide certification or enrollment in RN/LPN program required or considered with PCT experience.
• PCT experience within the last year will be considered in lieu of formal training.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care activities under licensed nursing personnel.
• Support the organization’s mission by contributing to quality patient care.

Skills

Oral and written grammar

Communication skills

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide certification

RN/LPN program knowledge

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

Education

Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Ability to perform support activities in patient care as required through completion of an approved Vo-Tech program or certified as a Nurse Aide through the Office of Long Term Care, or after completion of a minimum of one semester of an RN/LPN program with a nursing skills checklist completed by their nursing instructor. PCT experience within the last year will be considered in lieu of formal training.

Experience

PCT experience within the last year will be considered in lieu of formal training.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Maintains good physical and emotional well being. Job responsibilities require a considerable amount of physical work. The individual will be required to assist with lifting and moving patients, pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment; and lifting of up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/ pulling up to 350 pounds. The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties, obtain clerical supplies, checking stock, etc.. The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout the halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. Trips to various departments will be required. The position does have some heavy exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents. Exposure to infectious wastes and body fluids may mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles. Responsible for one (1) 12 hour shift per day. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital.

JOB SUMMARY

Modern healthcare requires everyone to go above and beyond. The C.N.A is responsible for performing assigned patient care activities and assisting licensed nursing personnel. They support the organization's mission, vision and values. Applying knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care is required. The C.N.A. is responsible for the contribution to the provision of quality patient care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.