POSITION SUMMARY:

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) acts as a liaison between patients and the medical staff ensuring that patients receive consistent, high-quality care. CNAs provide basic patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and supporting overall patient well-being under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the patient admission process.

• Collect patient information including family medical histories.

• Take patients’ vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate.

• Help patients dress/undress or use the bathroom as needed.

• Turn or reposition patients who are confined to a bed.

• Assist patients with food and/or hydration.

• Clean rooms, make beds and stock supplies.

• Perform basic medical tasks including wound care and catheter care.

• Assist with patient transfers and discharges.

• Monitor patients for signs of illness or infection.

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of regulations applicable to patient care and/or other Center functions.

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of patient care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

• Follow the Center’s exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

• Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Graduate of an accredited CNA training program (per State requirements)

• CNA license

• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED:

• ASC experience

• Minimum one year CNA experience