Certified Nursing Assistant – Med Surg

Newly Increased Wage Scale!

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH), in Chipley, FL, is seeking a PRN (as needed) experienced, energetic, strong and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) to provide exceptional care for our patients in support with medical Providers, in our Med Surg Unit.

At NFCH, our strength lies in our promise of “Your Health…Our Mission”, where we get to know our patients and residence, care for them, and ease their way. Working at our organization means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. Join our team of passionate caregivers and make Northwest Florida Community Hospital your new home.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

·Performs treatments and procedures to include: Specimen collection, incentive spirometry, ADL’s, skin care and ROM.

·Takes vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, respiration and pulse; then accurately records in the patient’s medical record.

·Delivers and sets up patient food trays and assists with feeding patients as needed.

·Able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.

·Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting.

·Accurately document and chart patient care.

·Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.

·Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

·Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

·Provides a safe environment for patients and family members.Reduce the risk of patient falls by keeping patient rooms and areas free of excess clutter.

·Complies with infection control standards.

·Ensuring all confidentiality and privacy rights of residents are observe.

·Supports and promotes the Mission, Vision, and Values; adheres to all hospital policies and procedures; commits to the Standards of Conduct; maintains professional appearance.

·Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

·High School diploma or equivalent

·Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Florida and in good standing with the Board of Nursing or Completion of 1^st semester of LPN program

·Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion

·Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension

·Good collaboration and teamwork skills

·Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities

·Keen attention to detail

·In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations

·Physical strength and stamina

·Excellent computer and communication skills.

·Follow all established Federal, State and Local rules, regulations and guidelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and boast an enjoyable, team oriented working environment that offers a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, and a voluntary match 401(k) retirement savings plan.

*Perks for our team:

Shift Differential Pay

401K with employer match

Competitive pay

Additional Shift Bonuses

Health and Wellness Discounts

*Details outlining program specifics are available upon request

So if you want to join a team that values your hard work, look no further than Northwest Florida Community Hospital!

How to apply:

1.Apply on our website:www.nfch.org/careers

OR

2.Apply through Indeed

Please apply with your resume and salary requirements.

Job Type: PRN (as needed)

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Medical Specialty:

Med Surg/Acute Care

Physical Setting:

Hospital

Schedule:

12 hour shift (as needed)

Day/Night shift

Weekend Availability

Experience:

1 year Med/Surg or other acute care unit (preferred)

License/Certification Requirements:

Certified Nursing Assistant License

BLS Certification

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. floor to waist, lift 50 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 50 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs.

Work Remotely:No

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, to include undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and that failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove the applicant from consideration for employment for one year.