Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary

We're looking for a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our team, supporting patient care with compassion and professionalism.

You will assist patients with daily living activities, provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Your work will be guided by the Registered Nurse in charge of your team / unit, creating a collaborative and caring atmosphere.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide essential nursing care within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice, addressing both psychosocial and physical needs.
• Assist patients in daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with patients, offering care that respects their dignity and enhances their experience.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring a seamless process.
• Stay attentive to patient needs, communicating any changes in status to the RN and promptly notifying licensed personnel when patients experience pain.
• Provide assistance with feeding and maintaining fluid balance, ensuring methods are appropriate for the patient's age and condition.
• Always offer clear explanations to patients and families before providing care, answering any questions within your scope.
• Help create a safe environment that minimizes the risk of errors and prioritizes patient safety.
• Be flexible, organized, and ready to respond to stressful or emergency situations with calm professionalism.
• Treat all patients and families with respect and dignity, actively involving them in the care plan.
• Ensure accurate documentation and manage equipment safely and efficiently.
• Stay knowledgeable about various disease entities and conditions relevant to patient care.

Professional Requirements

• Maintain a professional appearance, adhering to the dress code and representing the organization with pride.
• Keep up with annual education requirements, regulatory mandates, and hospital policies.
• Be punctual, accountable, and consistently complete tasks within designated time frames.
• Actively participate in performance improvement initiatives and maintain high ethical standards in business practices.
• Embrace and communicate the hospital's mission, ethics, and goals.

Regulatory Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program.
• Current BCLS certification.
• 6-12 months of related work experience preferred.

Skills and Language Requirements

• Proficiency in English is required, with additional language skills considered a plus.
• Basic computer knowledge.
6 hours ago