Certified Nursing Assistant CNA-2

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will provide direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Working in an inpatient hospital setting, you will be responsible for delivering basic patient care and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment that supports patient healing.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including bathing, toileting, feeding, and grooming
• Perform and document vital signs, measure and record intake and output, weights, and specimen collections
• Transfer patients using proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques
• Report any changes in patient condition or behavior to nursing personnel
• Prepare unit, patient rooms, and beds for patient admissions
• Maintain beds and rooms in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner
• Remove unused supplies and equipment to ensure safe, organized spaces
• Adhere to patient rounding expectations and standards
• Respond promptly and appropriately to patient and family calls and requests
• Designate applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital's established system
• Maintain a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to patient comfort and healing
• Assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions for patients, visitors, and staff
• Comply with Infection Prevention standards and approved safety protocols
• Maintain regular attendance according to assigned work schedule
• Complete required trainings as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 2 years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting required
• Current state CNA certification
• BLS certification
• Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention standards and proper body mechanics
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management
• Critical thinking skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work professionally with others at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Physical Requirements

Over the course of a shift, you will be required to:

• Stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull for prolonged periods
• Perform both gross and precise motor functions
• Lift and exert up to 50 pounds
• Tolerate possible exposure to bodily fluids
• Maintain visual acuity for patient assessment and documentation
• Maintain acute hearing for accurate patient assessment
• Demonstrate sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboards
• Maintain close vision and the ability to adjust focus