CNA - MedUnit PRN - Day Shift

CNA - Med Unit PRN - Day Shift – Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and maintains a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Provides basic nursing care to non‑acutely ill patients within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice, meeting psychosocial and physical needs.
• Meets communication needs of patients.
• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the age and standard of care of the patient.
• Communicates observed changes in patient status to the RN, maintaining awareness of the needs of pediatric, geriatric, and general populations.
• Assists with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with techniques appropriate for age and physical condition.
• Provides explanations to patients and families prior to administering care; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Performs treatments and services within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly with team leaders, co‑workers, and physicians.
• Consults other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general populations.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under RN direction.
• Displays flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stress.
• Responds appropriately to patients under emergency or physically distressing situations.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
• Interacts professionally with patients/families and involves them in the formation of the plan of care.
• Maintains good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies, completing them within shift.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Assists with coordination of patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Utilizes Chart Access to complete documentation of required patient care activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the department supervisor or administration.

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Completion of CNA class desired.
• Current BLS Healthcare certification.

• Good physical and mental health and stamina.
• Ability to lift and move moderate to heavy objects.
• Tolerate prolonged periods of walking and/or standing.
• Manage occasional stress due to workload pressures.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials and waste, airborne disease.
• Occasional repetitive exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable working conditions (e.g., odors, dirt, grease/oil, noise, temperature fluctuations).
• Basic dexterity and eye/hand coordination.

Previous experience in an acute care hospital or nursing home desired.

• Meet dress code standards of the assigned nursing unit; appearance neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain regulatory requirements and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated time.
• Wear identification while on duty and use the computerized punch‑time system correctly.
• Complete in‑services and return in a timely fashion.
• Attend annual review and department in‑services as scheduled.
• Attend at least 10 staff meetings annually; read and respond to all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represent the organization positively and professionally.
• Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Comply with all organization policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care