The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care in a 10-bed Critical Care Unit for medical and surgical diagnoses
Job Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care in a 10-bed Critical Care Unit for medical and surgical diagnoses.
Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, bowel and bladder functions, and maintaining a clean patient environment while respecting human dignity.
The role requires substantial specialized knowledge to design multidisciplinary patient care plans based on established practice guidelines and regulatory standards.
Matching Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care in a 10-bed Critical Care Unit for medical and surgical diagnoses.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct patient care skills
Patient hygiene assistance
Intake and output recording
Specimen collection and transport
Repositioning and turning patients
Nice-to-have
Empathy and compassion
Teamwork and communication
Holistic patient care approach
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Key Requirements
Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification
High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
Successful completion of nursing program clinical rotation if certified