CNA Medical Surgical

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) , you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction.Every day, you will deliver compassionate basic care, assist with patient transport, and actively contribute to the patient's plan of care as a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, upholding the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being.To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare.

• The CNA observes patients for physical and psychological abnormalities and/or changes and reports findings in a timely manner to the RN. • The CNA respects patient privacy and confidentiality. • The CNA assists with patient mobility and transfers utilizing appropriate lift equipment. • The CNA provides direct patient care (VS, I & O, ADLs, etc.) according to hospital policy and CNA practice standards, and reports outcomes of care to the RN. • The CNA prioritizes nursing care for patients and departmental specific duties with assistance of the RN based on individual patient and unit needs. • The CNA has the physical ability sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care such as mobilizing from room to room, performing/assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) and positioning patient/client; and to perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS).

Job Requirements

Required

• 6 months' clinical experience in an acute facility. • Graduate from a fully accredited CNA Program • Basic Life Support - CPR • Certified Nursing Assistant: NV • Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Preferred

• One (1) year clinical experience as a CNA.

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join the Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus, and become part of a legacy of compassionate care spanning over 70 years. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to southern Nevada's only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system, guided by the inspiring vision of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.