Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN
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JOB SUMMARY
Under supervision of a registered nurse, performs duties related to routine care and comfort of patients including, but not limited to, taking and documenting patient vital signs, passing meal trays, repositioning patients, assisting patients with ambulation, changing bed linen, and attending to patient’s personal hygiene. Answers nursing unit telephone line and patient call lights in a courteous and professional manner projecting a positive public image.
PRN - As Needed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
Licensure/certification: Nursing Assistant Certification or ability to successfully complete
60 hour nursing assistant certification course and become certified within one year of employment.
Previous Work Experience: Previous nursing assistant or home health aide experience
preferred. Working knowledge on use of computer keyboard and basic computer functions required.
Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English with people from diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds both orally and in writing. Ability to read and understand/follow written and verbal directions. Requires organizational and self-motivational skills in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks. Must demonstrate ability to utilize effective decision-making. Ability to remain calm, cheerful, and professional in stressful situations in a potentially fast-paced environment and focused amid constant interruptions.