CNA-Med/Surg Days

Job Description:

Provides basic nursing care to patients, under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses and/or Licensed Practical Nurses in the Medical/Surgical Department.
A. Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes
Must be able to: 1) Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. 2) Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality. 3) Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain or trauma. 4) Report to other staff members any changes in patient condition. 5) Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation. 6) Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background. 7) Incorporate guest relations into daily activities.
B. Working Conditions:
Inside environment, protected from the weather but not necessarily temperature changes. Subject to frequent exposure to infection, contagious disease, and hazardous materials and equipment. Occasionally subject to combative patients. Variable noise levels. Also subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli, unpredictable environment, and critical situations.
C. Physical Demands/Traits:
Must be able to 1) perceive the nature of sounds by the ear; 2) express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken work; 3) perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes; 4) extend arms and hands in any direction; 5) seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands; 6) pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers; 7) perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture; and 8) stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Must be able to lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors. Rare lifting of greater than 100 pounds.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
CNA

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
EPIC

Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes