Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Quick Facts

• Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Schedule: Part time (12 hours), varied days, rotating weekends
• Shift: Varied

Description

This role provides routine direct patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice, along with specialized clerical and administrative duties for the nursing care unit. You will perform selected procedures (including vital signs and specimen collection), assist patients with nutrition, elimination, hygiene, and mobility, and help educate patients about exams and medical procedures. You will also coordinate patient-care workflow, manage communications, compile/document information in the electronic health record, and ensure patient privacy (PHI) and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate direct patient care and selected procedures (vital signs; collecting specimens; admission/transfer/discharge support)
• Deliver basic care related to nutrition, elimination, hygiene, and mobility
• Complete routine and priority tasks within departmental time frames
• Maintain equipment and support physician-directed treatments
• Explain patient examination/testing processes clearly and professionally
• Mentor and support students and new employees
• Perform specialized clerical/administrative duties (documents, letters, memorandums, reports, meeting materials)
• Coordinate unit-specific flow and timing of patient care; assist with admissions/discharges/transfers; serve as point of contact
• Receive and screen calls, messages, mail, email, and visitors
• Compile charts by collecting orders, test results, labs, reports, and clearances; scan into the electronic health record
• Manage calendars, schedules, and meeting/event logistics
• Perform information management (databases; data entry and auditing)
• Assist staff with EHR and related systems; may act as a computer-related resource
• Coordinate projects independently; may maintain timekeeping records
• Maintain a clean, safe environment; clean/disinfect equipment after procedures
• Inspect and calibrate equipment; record quality control results and report malfunctions
• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect PHI
• Prepare, administer, and document medications/treatments per state and federal regulations
• Retain certification and complete mandated continuing education

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Benefits

• Benefits: Yes
• Union: Yes
• Pay range: $27.87–$33.95/hour
• Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package and total rewards program