Summary & Objective
The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse will provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
Essential Functions
- Takes and records vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Performs/assists with personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADLs) and documents as needed.
- Passes out nourishments and water as scheduled or as requested.
- Communicates any change in patients and/or resident condition to nurse during each shift.
- Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
- Maintains patient and/or resident safety at all times.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties
- Follows the instructions of the nurse in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provides floor orientation to new employees as needed.
- Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
- Maintains required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
- Complies with all policies, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
- May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.
Disclaimer
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
EEOC Statement
CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Knowledge & Experience Requirements
- Clear and active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in the state of Florida.
- Medication Administration Training (6 hours) for Assisted Living Facility (ALF) if applicable.
- CPR certification.
- 1 year experience preferred.
- Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
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