Certified Nurse Assistant - Telemetry - Per Diem, 8hr - Evenings Variable - Washington Hospital

Salary Range: $31.92 - $36.28 plus applicable per diem differential

Summary of Duties: Under the direction and supervision of an RN, assumes responsibility and accountability for assignments for designated time frame, assisting other nursing staff in providing patient care according to established methods/policies/standards. In addition to performing the essential functions listed, may also be assigned other duties as required.

Educational Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology and English.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• CNA certification required, or actively enrolled in, or graduated recently from, an accredited RN program, or experience in the military medical service (US Navy hospital corpsman or US Army/Air Force healthcare specialist) positions performing similar duties will also qualify; however, those in like-minded military positions must attain a CNA certification within 1 year of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience Requirements

• Previous six (6) months experience as a certified nursing assistant required or satisfactory completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant training program.

Special Skills or Abilities

• Good organizational skills to handle a large volume of patient care activities.
• Emotional and physical stamina to work in a stressful work environment related to patients, staff and visitors.