Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA- Interventional PCU

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Interventional PCU

Position Summary: To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by organizing unit activities, coordinating and relaying information to health care team members, patients and families in an accurate and timely manner; and by assisting licensed personnel in providing direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Delivers basic care to patients as directed in a clean and safe environment, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.
• May have access to IV solutions, authorized medications and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.
• Collects, records, and reports accurate patient information.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
• Competently performs routine procedures and assists other associates to maintain productivity.
• Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
• 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.
• Demonstrates and makes suggestions toward the positive financial performance of the unit.

• Education: Currently holds a Florida certificate as a Nursing Assistant, or 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 currently holds a Nursing Assistant license in another U.S. state and is seeking Florida licensure and will obtain certification within four months of hire.
• Certification: American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider upon hire and maintain certification.
• Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Must meet unit-specific care requirements.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language; proficient in computer software applications; able to work in often stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding; able to concentrate on multiple priority activities; able to respond appropriately in life threatening situations; able to think critically to solve problems or elevate for assistance;
  
  knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates.

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift Times: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Paygrade: CNA

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Melbourne, FL

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