Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Quick Facts

• Positions available in Emergency, Outpatient, and Inpatient departments
• Role provides comprehensive patient care within the Indian Health Service

Description

Provide basic nursing care to patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses, and/or injuries under the direction of a registered nurse. You will obtain and record patient information, enter data into the unit computer system, and support clinic operations such as appointments and discharge/transfer transportation. You will also assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and help with specimen collection and proper care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under direction of a registered nurse
• Obtain and record patient information per unit policy
• Enter patient information accurately into unit computer system
• Assist with clinic appointments and discharge/transfer transportation arrangements
• Assist in admitting and discharging patients
• Support patients with ADLs using the unit’s checklist
• Perform general maintenance: cleaning, arranging, and restocking supply cabinets
• Assist with specimen collection and ensure proper specimen care

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation
• Complete all background investigation forms within 5 calendar days of issuance
• Financial suitability review demonstrating financial responsibility and legal obligations satisfied
• Meet minimum qualifications via qualifying experience and/or education (e.g., 6 months general experience, or 1 year post-high school education in practical nursing or related field, or qualifying combination)
• Compliance with IHS Employee Immunization Policy for vaccine-preventable diseases when assigned to an IHS healthcare facility
• On-call hours or standby duty may be required
• Physical ability to walk, sit, stand, reach, and bend for patient assessment and treatment
• Provide two valid forms of identification (REAL ID compliant if applicable)
• Pass E-Verify employment verification
• Set up direct deposit

Benefits

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