Position Summary
Certified Nurse Assistants are an integral part of the patient process in healthcare that care for patients under the supervision of a nurse. They assist with patient care routines and help patients perform daily activities. Employees will provide compassionate care and assist patients in daily activities, including monitoring vital signs, assisting when necessary, feeding, bathing, and charting.]
Key Accountabilities
- Collaborate with licensed nurses to execute care plans for assigned patients.
- Accurately record vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate to report any abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse.
- Observe patient progress and changes in patient status to report changes to a licensed nurse in a timely fashion.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating to maintain patient comfort and safety.
- Gathering medical supplies, stock supplies, and check inventory for dating as required for an adequate stock in the unit.
- Document patient care activities through charting through intake, ongoing care, and discharge for accurate records for ongoing care.
- Communicate with patients by phone or in person to document care and assist patients with continuation of care for long term clinical outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion of a CNA training course resulting in certification.
- BLS certification.
About Gothenburg Health
Gothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join an innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave, extended illness, health insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match.
Apply now online to begin your journey with Gothenburg Health.
