Nursing Assistant PRN Days

The Nolan County Hospital District; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nolan County Hospital District in Sweetwater, TX is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care, assist with daily activities, meals, and hygiene. You will help collect data for assessments, monitor vital signs, and respond promptly to call lights, while maintaining a safe, clean patient environment.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a CNA certification approved by the nursing director, 24 hours of CNA education, and current BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nurse Aide certification approved by nursing director.
• Must complete 24 hours of CNA education as required by the Board.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and hygiene needs.
• Serve meals and assist in feeding patients with special needs.
• Maintain a safe, neat patient environment including bed making.
• Assist in gathering data related to patient assessment and vital signs.
• Respond to patient call light and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hygiene assistance

Vital signs

Data collection

Meal assistance

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

Job description

Assists with or provides for patient's activities of daily living: Completely performs activities contributing to patient's hygiene needs. Serves meals and assists in feeding patients with special needs. Maintains a safe and neat patient environment, including bed making. Assists in gathering data related to patient assessment including collecting specimens,obtain and record vital signs. Responds to patient call light and performs other duties as assigned.Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer a certification from Nurse Aide Course of previous experience approved by the nursing director. Must complete 24 hours of required education by the Board of CNA Certification. Must maintain current BLS certification.