Ortho CNA: Growth, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Hours

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare, located in Florence, KY, is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant for the Orthopedic Unit. This full-time role covers 36 hours per week on a 7A-7P shift at Florence Hospital.

As a CNA, you will provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, clean environment for a group of patients. The work requires strong communication and teamwork in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Certified in the state where work is being performed as Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Completion of applicable state courses.
• Successful completion of Certified Nurse Assistant exam required for certification.
• Not listed on the applicable State Abuse Registry.
• Must have CPR for the professional rescuer.

Responsibilities

• Provides general patient care such as bathing, mouth care and peri-care, dressing of patients, and changing/making beds.
• Responsible for positioning patients, lifting and turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting with bowel and bladder functions and ambulating patients.
• Prepares and assists patients with meals, feeds patients, removes dietary trays and records accurate intake and output. Document amount and percent of meals and fluids consumed according to Intake and Output and Calorie Count procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions, both oral and written and work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Has the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic patient care procedures and charting care provided. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Attends and seeks out education programs, as assigned, to maintain and learn new treatments, procedures, clinical skills, and complete mandatory in-service days to maintain certification. Has knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to CNA position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

English communication

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant

CPR certification

Job description

St. Elizabeth Healthcare, located in Florence, KY, is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant for the Orthopedic Unit. This full-time role covers 36 hours per week on a 7A-7P shift at Florence Hospital.

As a CNA, you will provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, clean environment for a group of patients. The work requires strong communication and teamwork in a busy hospital setting.