Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant 1, 2 or 3 to perform standard patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. The incumbent assists patients in dressing and undressing, bathing, and eating, and collects noninvasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs. The Certified Nursing Assistant aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures and documents patient interactions.

Responsibilities

Perform standard patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse; Assist patients in dressing and undressing, bathing, and eating; Collect noninvasive body fluid specimens or gather vital signs; Aid physicians and nursing staff members with procedures and document patient interactions; Provide for patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers; Assist with meals and feed patients, ambulate, turn, and position patients, and provide fresh water and nourishment between meals; Administer enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and apply restraints; Perform sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care; Answer patients' call lights and requests promptly; Maintain a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff and transport patients and equipment; Report patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment; Measure and record food and liquid intake and output, and check and record vital signs; Provide patients with help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed; Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license; Valid State of Florida CNA license required; 0 - 5 years experience required; Work Shift: 3 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, 1 Weekend day required; Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands; Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment; Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications; Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders