CNA - Resource Team

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service by assisting licensed

personnel in providing direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered

Nurse.

This position may require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter and use of a

personal vehicle

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Delivers basic care to patients as directed in a clean and safe environment, completing

assigned tasks in a timely manner.

2. Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and

promotes effective team functioning.

3. May have access to IV solutions, authorized medications and supplies as needed for patient

care responsibilities.

4. Maintains a clean and safe environment; uses and cares for equipment and supplies

economically.

5. Collects, records, and reports accurate patient information.

6. Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility.

7. Competently performs routine procedures and assists other associates to maintain

productivity.

8. Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs,

expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.

9. Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores as

well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.

10.Demonstrates and makes suggestions toward the positive financial performance of the unit.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

o Currently holds a Florida certificate as a Nursing Assistant or,

o Has completed a Nursing Assistant course and is scheduled to take the Florida

State exam, and will obtain certification within four months (120 days) from date

of hire, or

o Currently holds a Nursing Assistant license in another U.S. state and is seeking

Florida licensure and will obtain Certification within four months (120 days) of

hire.

Certification : American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider upon hire and

maintain certification

Job Description

Experience :

o Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred

o Must meet unit-specific care requirements.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

o Must be able to speak / understand written and verbal instructions in the English

language

o Proficient in computer software applications

o Ability to work in often stressful environment with patients / families at various

ages and levels of understanding

o Ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities

o Ability to respond appropriately in life threatening situations

o Ability to think critically to solve problems or escalate for assistance

o Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Moderate)

Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or

crouching frequently

Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally,

with or without assistance

May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments

including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head

May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and / or equipment with or without assistance up to

90% of the assigned shift

May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting

and / or low to loud noise

May require working with biohazards such as blood / body fluids and airborne particles following

OSHA and CDC Guidelines.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks
• Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of

personal vehicle

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT / SKILLS CHECKLIST :

Must meet the Nursing Assistant competency assessment / skills checklist requirements within three

3) months of hire and annually.

Job : Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Organization :

Holmes Regional Medical Center

Primary Location :

United States- Florida - Brevard County- Melbourne

Schedule : Per Diem

Per Diem

Shift Times : Variable

Variable

Job Level : Associate

Associate