Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position provides essential support to the nursing team in delivering direct patient care. The CNA will be responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities and functions. The role requires a commitment to patient safety, dignity, and comfort while maintaining a compassionate, respectful and professional attitude.
MINIMUM MANDATORY qualifications
Experience:
• One (1) year CNA experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a hospital environment.
• High school diploma or GED High School Equivalency Test required.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:
• Knowledge of patient care practices and basic anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to effectively use standard medical equipment (e.g., blood pressure cuff, thermometer, stethoscope).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while maintaining a compassionate and patient-focused approach
• Adherence to Holy Cross Medical Center policies surrounding patient safety, infection control and HIPAA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in dealing with a variety of individuals.
• Compassionate, patient-focused and adaptable to the dynamic needs of a rural healthcare setting.
• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred qualifications
• Completion of an accredited CNA program preferred
• Current New Mexico Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification preferred
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish languages