CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

GiaCare Inc. is accepting resumes for experienced, civilian Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) at Ft. Cavazos (formerly Ft.

Hood), in support of Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center (Killeen, Texas).

Degree / Education

• Certificate
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support : Possess and maintain certification as a certified nursing assistant.
• Experience : One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant after graduation.
• Board Certification : None
• Licensure / Registration : None

Qualifications

Degree / Education : Certificate

Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (BLS) : Possess and maintain certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Experience : One (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant after graduation.

Job Duties :

• Take vital signs at designated intervals, note deviations, and call unusual changes to the attention of the charge nurse.
• Observe IV infusions to alert professional staff of changes or problems and discontinue as required and directed.
• Perform routine urine tests. Check incision dressings for abnormalities.
• Provide basic nursing tasks with daily personal and hygiene care.
• Assist patients from bed to wheelchair and escort patients to various health care sites as needed.
• Assist the provider with patient examinations. Set up examination room, and open sterile packs and instrument trays.
• Accomplish preoperative procedures, and drape and position the patient as appropriate.
• Anticipate the need for and pass instruments to the provider.
• Take specimen, complete the lab request, and take to the lab and pick up results.
• Observe the patient closely until the condition stabilizes.
• Recognize and report abnormalities to the charge nurse.
• Assist and support the patient during such procedures.
• Initiate emergency action and administer CPR as required.
• Record vital signs on TPR graphic records procedures accomplished, and observations.
• Admit patients taking and recording history for the purpose of establishing a medical chart.

As a GiaCare Inc. employee, you may enjoy the following benefits :

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k (Non-matching)
• Referral Program
• A wide variety of employee discounts
• GiaCare is an equal opportunity employer*
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