Nurses Aide - Nursing - CROSSRIDGE

St. Bernards Healthcare; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Wynne, AR is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under licensed staff. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and teamwork to provide quality care across departments.

The CNA will perform assigned patient care activities, assist with daily living tasks, and contribute to performance improvement efforts. A high school diploma or equivalent and related training are required, with recent PCT experience considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic math and strong communication skills.
• Completion of a Vo-Tech program or Nurse Aide certification required.
• PCT experience within the last year may substitute formal training.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care tasks under supervision.
• Assist licensed nurses in providing patient care.
• Apply knowledge of patient age, culture and emotional needs in care.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety procedures.

Skills

Grammar

Communication

Math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide certification

Vo-Tech program completion

RN/LPN coursework (1 semester)

Job description

• 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.