CNA, Med Surg, PRN

Northwest Florida Community Hospital - Chipley, FL

Full-time

Chipley, FL

Hospitals

About the position

The CNA, Med Surg, PRN position at Northwest Florida Community Hospital involves providing essential patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on data collection related to patient status, treatment responses, and equipment maintenance, while also reinforcing patient education. The position requires a commitment to outstanding guest relations and customer service, ensuring a professional and supportive environment for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Collect data related to the status of patients and ongoing treatment responses.
• Perform treatments and procedures including specimen collection, venipuncture, and ADLs.
• Take and accurately record vital signs in the patient's medical record.
• Assist with preparing patients for surgical procedures.
• Deliver and set up patient food trays and assist with feeding as needed.
• Maintain unit-based competencies and perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients from newborn to geriatric.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Health Occupational Program equivalent to or exceeding the Nursing Assistant Program or completion of the first semester of LPN program.
• 1 to 2 years of acute care experience preferred.
• BLS competency and completion of Patient Support Associate training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to greet and effectively relate to patients; good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Some computer and clerical skills.