Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg

Essentia Health • Part-time • Deer River, MN, United States • 9h ago

Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg at Essentia Health summary:

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Essentia Deer River Hospital provides direct and compassionate care to patients in the Med/Surg unit, supporting their safety and comfort under the supervision of nursing staff. Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a clean environment, while also handling administrative tasks to support unit operations. This role requires completion of a certified nurse aide training program and BLS certification, aligning with Essentia's mission to make a healthy difference in people's lives.

Building Location:

Essentia Deer River Hospital

Department:

13240 Med/Surg

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Along with organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff. Position promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling.