Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg

Full Time, Days

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Under close supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence.
General Nursing Units care for patients from age 18 years to maturity. Unit specific variation may apply. 
Special Care Areas care for patients 18 years through adult with high-risk conditions.
Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition. 
Nursery care includes care for the newborn until discharge. 
Endoscopy Unit cares for patients 18 years and older.
Emergency Department provides care to patients of all ages.
Behavioral Health/Gero-Psych Unit provides care for patients 17 years and older requiring psychiatric care. Completes established 
competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
 

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent. 
PREFERRED EDUCATION: 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year hospital experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of a current state or national nurse’s aide 
certification or a certification as a phlebotomist, medical technician, patient care technician, medical 
assistant, EKG tech or in another related field.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS –Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center.
 

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