Schedule:
– Full-Time: 12-hour shifts (Morning and Midday rotations)
Contract Type: Federal – Acute Care/Medical-Surgical Support
Background Check Required
Position Overview:
We are seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to support acute care and medical-surgical inpatient units. CNAs in this role will assist registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring safety within hospital settings. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities including personal care, clinical support, diagnostic procedures, and continuous patient monitoring.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as feeding, walking, dressing, turning, lifting, and hygiene
– Measure and document vital signs; report significant changes in condition
– Assist in diagnostic and treatment procedures, including lumbar punctures, liver biopsies, and bone marrow exams
– Label, prepare, and transport specimens to laboratories while maintaining chain-of-custody
– Support respiratory therapy procedures, including oxygen, suction, chest therapy, and postural drainage
– Provide basic life support (BLS) measures as needed
– Document patient status and support admission procedures
– Conduct inventory checks at patient admission and throughout hospitalization
– Perform contraband searches and routine safety assessments in mental health units
– Escort mental health patients to and from scheduled appointments
Minimum Qualifications:
– At least 2 years of CNA experience, including a minimum of 6 months in an acute medical-surgical unit
– Ability to function with minimal supervision, escalating concerns to RNs as necessary
– Proven experience in patient condition monitoring, diagnostic assistance, and emergency response
– Excellent teamwork and communication skills in collaboration with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
Required Certifications:
– Current CNA certification from any U.S. state
– Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Acceptable Alternatives:
– Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification/license
– Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) certification/license
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We consider all qualified individuals for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected classification.
Veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, and transitioning active-duty service members are strongly encouraged to apply.
