Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with inpatient acute care experience to provide direct and indirect patient care in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will support nursing staff by assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Required Experience

• Required: Inpatient acute care experience.
• Previous hospital-based patient care experience preferred.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active Pennsylvania Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (must be maintained and renewed every two years).

Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Provide basic patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, skin care, and grooming.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and communicate patient needs to the nurse or charge nurse.
• Measure and record vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output.
• Change bed linens and maintain patient comfort.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Prepare patients for transport and safely transport them as directed.
• Perform bedside glucose (BSG) testing.
• Administer sitz baths and hot/cold applications as directed.
• Perform pre-operative shaving as instructed.
• Assist patients with personal belongings, including dentures, hearing aids, glasses, and prosthetic devices.
• Label patient belongings and personal care items appropriately.

Patient Safety

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
• Ensure side rails are raised appropriately after patient care.
• Keep patient call bells and essential items within easy reach.
• Report changes in a patient's physical or mental condition to the nursing team immediately.
• Keep hallways free of obstructions and maintain unit safety.

Support & Administrative Duties

• Restock supplies and patient care equipment.
• Deliver laboratory specimens and departmental requisitions.
• Assemble patient charts.
• Clean instruments and equipment.
• Answer telephones and relay messages.
• Document patient care accurately and promptly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania CNA certification.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Experience in an inpatient acute care hospital setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Excellent patient care and customer service skills.