Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant CNA FT Days

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care

Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.

Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.

Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room

Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting

Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures

Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property

Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold

Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN

Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment

Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures

Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner

Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations

Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments

Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

Performs other related duties as assigned

Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.07/Hour + $6hr to work float pool

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Education

Completion of course for nursing assistants

Licenses/Certification

Current Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Experience

Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility

Shift: Day