CNA MRMC - Med​/Surg​/Ortho - eve

Position Overview

The Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role supports patients with activities of daily living and helps maintain a safe and clean environment.

• Direct Patient Care
  • Provides constant observation for patients at risk for injury.
  • Obtains and reports vital signs, pulse oximetry, and non‑invasive blood pressure.
  • Performs blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated.
  • Provides safe patient transportation and reports changes in condition or behavior.
• Equipment Management
  • Retrieves and cleans equipment between uses.
  • Follows equipment management protocols on the assigned unit.
• Documentation
  • Records intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
  • Documents blood glucose results, personal care completion, and patient activity.
• Environmental Safety
  • Ensures call light is within patient reach and bed is in low position 100% of the time.
  • Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Transportation & Specimen Handling
  • Collects and transports specimens per MRMC standards.
  • Transports patients using all safety measures.
• Infection Control
  • Washes hands before and after patient care.
  • Follows infection control guidelines for patients on precautions.
• Education & Precepting
  • Maintains current CPR certification and job‑related competencies.
  • Precepts new nursing assistants per department orientation plan.
• Resource Utilization
  • Takes responsibility for own actions in patient care delivery.
• Age‑Specific Competency
  • Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
  • Demonstrates age‑appropriate communication and support.

License/Certification/Education (Required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification (or CPR/BLS within 30 days of hire if not certified)

Experience/Skills (Required)

• One year of nursing assistant experience or completion of a nursing assistant training program or current nursing assistant certification (CNA) or participation in MRMC nursing assistant training program.
• Either the above or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other status protected by law.

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