Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and become a vital part of providing compassionate, high-quality patient care across diverse medical settings. In this energetic role, you will support nursing staff by assisting with daily patient needs, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity for individuals of all ages and health conditions. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a positive environment where patients feel valued and cared for every step of their recovery or daily living journey. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic healthcare environment while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Duties
- Provide direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts and other assistive devices.
- Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates; accurately document findings in electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring proper handling and adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
- Assist with specialized care needs including Alzheimer’s care, dementia care, memory care, behavioral health support, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities or disabilities.
- Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures such as catheter care and phlebotomy; uphold infection control standards in all patient interactions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in various settings including hospitals (Level I Trauma Center experience preferred), long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, outpatient clinics, and home & community care environments.
- Use medical terminology accurately to document patient records and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals across medical-surgical units, ICU, PICU, emergency medicine departments, and hospice care settings.
Experience
- Prior experience working in acute care environments such as ICU or emergency medicine is highly valued.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks or similar platforms for medical documentation.
- Experience with specialized areas including critical care, trauma centers (Level I & II), infectious disease care, geriatric populations (geriatrics), pediatrics (including PICU), hospice services, or post-acute care is preferred.
- Knowledge of physiology and anatomy to assist with patient assessments and vital signs monitoring accurately.
- Familiarity with medical procedures such as catheterization, basic life support (BLS), aseptic technique, and medication administration.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations including children, seniors, individuals with disabilities or behavioral health needs across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Strong caregiving skills combined with excellent communication abilities to ensure compassionate patient service while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care that transforms lives! This paid Certified Nursing Assistant position offers a rewarding career path where your dedication makes a real impact every day—empowering patients on their journey toward health and well-being.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
