A Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting Registered Nurses in treating patients throughout the hospital under the direct supervision of licensed staff. The CNA will perform routine patient care duties, provides a safe and therapeutic environment and assists in the admission, provision of patient care, discharge and transfer of patients. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists with patient care based on the individual needs within the scope of practice, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Duties include, but are not limited to delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy and ECG under the direction of the RN. Performs technical and medical procedures not governed by licensure.
2. Maintains an organized working system in the emergency department through accurate documentation, orderly filing, and by ensuring appropriate departments receive the paperwork documentation required for patient care delivery.
3. Effectively moves patients, supplies and equipment in a safe and timely manner as directed.
4. Consistently provides quality patient care and is proactive in providing excellent service to the patients.
5. Communicates effectively with other health care workers, physicians, patients and their families/friends.

Specific Certifications Required

CNA Cert. /PCT Cert (HCWR) or EMT/Paramedic license

EKG Cert. 

Phlebotomy Cert.

BLS Required