CNA Surgical Nights FT

Nights 7p-7a Application must be filled out entirely to be considered for interview proces Scope of Responsibility As a Certified Nurse Aide you will be under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. You will be responsible for providing patient care activities including: feeding, monitoring of vital signs, specimen collection, monitors and responds to patient needs and patient transportation. Other duties include acquiring necessary equipment for procedures and explain procedures to patients and families, Clean equipment, meal trays and restores rooms after patient discharge.

Also provides appropriate assistance to patients with ADLs and mobility as directed by therapy staff and helps to maintain a clean and safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or LVN in charge. Responsible to Director of Surgical Unit Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Training and Experience Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider 1 year current hospital or nursing home Nurse Aide experience or completion of Nurse Aide Course preferred Current certification through the Texas Nurse Aide Registry Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day) Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day) Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day) Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day) Not Applicable Physical Sitting – occasionally Stationary Standing – continually Walking – continually Ability to be mobile – continually Crouching (bend at knees) – continually Kneeling/Crawling –occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) – continually Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – continually Turn/Pivot – continually Climbing – rarely Balancing – rarely Reaching overhead – continually Reaching extension – continually Pushing/Pulling – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) continually Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) occasionally Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – n/a Environment Risk of electrical shock – continually Risk of Radiation –rarely Fumes or Airborne Particles – occasionally Chemicals – frequently Moving Mechanical Parts – occasionally Noise Level – n/a Weather Conditions – n/a Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Continually Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually Age of Patient Populations Served Children 1 – 12 years Adolescents 13 – 18 years Adults 19 – 70 years Geriatrics 71 + years Education High School (preferred) Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (required) Certified Nurse Aide (required)