Certified Nurse Assistant -CNA 6AM -2PM

Certified Nurse Assistant-Long Term Care

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Location: Heartland Care Center

POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The CNA will report and record observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 32-40 hours weekly, Shift: 6:00am to 2pm, every other weekend/holiday

• Required: Completion of accredited Nursing Assistant program
• Required: Must be 16 years of age

License/Registration/Certification:

• Required: Active Nursing Assistant certification within state of Iowa
• Required: Must have or obtain active BLS within orientation period

Experience:

• Preferred: Prior CNA experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, required.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the Internet.
• Ability to learn office and organization-specific software.
• Ability to adapt to flexible patient schedules and frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, and problem solving abilities

Competitive wage and benefits offered include: paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, retirement program, tuition assistance, funeral leave, jury duty, flex spending, EAP, health and wellness program.