CNA (CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT) - ACU (PRN-NIGHTS)

JOB TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant-Acute Care

DEPARTMENT: Acute and Critical Care

REPORTS TO: Acute and Critical Care Director

JOB SUMMARY

Administer direct nursing care to patient under direction of an RN/LPN in an efficient, safe and courteous manner. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Permanent or temporary certified nursing assistant in Wyoming.

EXPERIENCE

Prefer acute care experience or training in nursing home, EMT certification, or other health-related services preferred. Experience in Unit Clerk duties preferred.

SKILLS

Excellent communication skills. Must be able to maintain a high degree of accuracy under stress

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

BLS; Current active WY C.N.A. license