CNA - Med Surg - Full Time (Days)

Job: CNAClassification: Hourly/Non-ExemptJob Category: 3 TechniciansPosition SummaryUnder the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and accountable to the licensed nursing staff members, the CNA assists in providing patient care, and maintaining records and a clean environment.Essential Functions-Provides care appropriate to the age of the population served.-Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of human growth and development.-Provides proper personal hygiene and care to all patients.-Accurately measures and records vital signs, weights and heights, and intake/output.-Recognizes abnormal findings and reports such findings appropriately.-Demonstrates knowledge of proper transfer techniques.-Consistently provides preventative skin care measures and reports abnormalities to nursing staff.-Provides meal assistance to patients as needed.-Properly collects specimens as directed.-Utilizes special beds appropriately and triggers alarms on all "high risk for falls" patients.-Keep patient rooms neat and tidy.-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.- Will act as safety sitter as needed.-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.-Performs other duties as assigned.-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).Work Experience-One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred.-Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.-Basic computer experience preferred.-Legible handwriting and ability to spell, ability to read and write English preferred.-Utilize effective oral and written communication skills preferred.-Performance of simple math calculations preferred.Education-Texas State Certified Nurse Aide License is required.-BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentLifting/Carrying Pushing/PullingLbs. % Time Lbs. % Time1-10 34-66 1-10 34-6611-20 0-33 11-20 0-3321-50 0-33 21-50 0-3351-75 0-33 51-75 0-3376-100 0-33 76-100 0-33Movement % TimeBend/Stoop/Twist 0-33Crouch/Squat 0-33Kneel/Crawl 0-33Reach above Shoulder 0-33Reach below Shoulder 0-33Repetitive Arm 0-33Repetitive Hand 0-33Grasping 0-33Squeezing 0-33Climb Stairs 0-33Walking Uneven 0-33Walking Even 34-66Environment % TimeIndoors 67-100Outdoors 0-33Extreme Heat NoneDusty NoneExcessive Noise 0-33Equipment % TimeMotor Vehicles NoneFoot Pedals NoneExtreme Heat NoneDusty NoneExcessive Noise 0-33Work near % TimeMachinery 0-33Electricity 0-33Sharps 0-33Chemicals 0-33Fumes 0-33Heights NoneVisionDepth Perception Required