CNA Full Time
- Baton Rouge, United States
- Mid Level
- Posted
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JOB
TITLE:
Certified
Nursing
Assistant
(CNA)
General
Summary
of
Duties
Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs routine, non-professional patient care activities. Responsibilities include assisting patients
with
activities
of
daily
living,
obtaining
and
recording
vital
signs,
collecting
specimens,
and
providing
support
in
delivering
quality
patient
care
in
a
safe
and
compassionate
manner.
Essential
Functions
Patient
Care
Accurately
obtain
and
record
vital
signs
and
patient
weights
in
a
timely
manner
and
report
findings
to
the
nurse.
Administer
simple
treatments
and/or
tests
according
to
established
policies
and
procedures.
Provide
post-procedure
care
to
patients
in
an
efficient,
compassionate,
and
empathetic
manner.
Initiate
patient
care
activities
consistent
with
the
nursing
plan
of
care.
Assist
patients
with
activities
of
daily
living,
including:
Bathing
Dressing
Feeding
Ambulation
Personal
hygiene
Clinical
Support
Understand
and
consistently
apply
principles
of
aseptic
technique
when
caring
for
patients.
Observe
patients
and
promptly
notify
the
nurse
of
any
changes
in
condition.
Assist
in
maintaining
a
safe
and
comfortable
patient
environment.
Collect
specimens
and
assist
with
patient
care
procedures
as
directed.
Professionalism
&
Compliance
Help
maintain
all
clinical
areas
in
a
clean,
organized,
and
safe
condition.
Maintain
a
professional
appearance
and
conduct
at
all
times.
Protect
patient
privacy
and
confidentiality
in
accordance
with
HIPAA
and
facility
policies.
Adhere
to
all
facility
policies,
procedures,
safety
standards,
and
infection
control
practices.
Education
&
Experience
Required
Graduate
of
an
approved
Certified
Nursing
Assistant
(CNA)
program.
Current
Florida
Certified
Nursing
Assistant
certification.
Current
American
Heart
Association
(AHA)
Basic
Life
Support
(BLS)
certification.
Preferred
Minimum
of
six
(6)
months
of
experience
assisting
in
the
care
of
patients
in
a
healthcare
setting.
Knowledge,
Skills
&
Abilities
Ability
to
provide
compassionate,
patient-centered
care.
Strong
interpersonal
and
communication
skills.
Ability
to
work
effectively
within
a
multidisciplinary
healthcare
team.
Ability
to
follow
verbal
and
written
instructions.
Strong
organizational
skills
and
attention
to
detail.
Ability
to
recognize
and
report
changes
in
patient
condition
promptly
and
accurately.
Working
Conditions
&
Physical
Requirements
Frequent
standing,
walking,
bending,
lifting,
reaching,
and
assisting
patients
with
mobility.
Ability
to
safely
lift,
move,
and
transfer
patients
with
appropriate
assistance
and
equipment.
Exposure
to
patient
care
environments
and
potential
contact
with
communicable
diseases.
Use
of
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE)
as
required.
Benefits
We
offer
a
comprehensive
benefits
package,
including:
Comprehensive
Health,
Dental,
and
Vision
Insurance
Health
Savings
Account
(HSA)
with
Employer
Contribution
Employer-Paid
Life
Insurance
Paid
Time
Off
(PTO)
401(k)
Retirement
Plan
with
Company
Match
Employee
Assistance
Program
(EAP)
Professional
Development
Opportunities
And
More!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organizatio
