Per-Diem Certified Nursing Assistant

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in supporting both patient care and administrative functions. Under the supervision of the Clinical Care Operational Supervisor, the CNA provides high-quality direct patient care. In addition to hands-on care, the CNA also assists with patient intake, documentation, and managing electronic health records, while ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Per Diem Position – Open to Day and Night Shifts

Direct Patient Care:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating, as assigned. 
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, intake/output, weight, and height and report any changes or concerns to the nursing team. 
• Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, including making beds, tidying rooms, and upholding cleanliness and infection control standards.
• Document all care provided on flow sheets, CNA report books, notes, and charts in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Routinely check on patients to ensure their personal care needs are being met.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon duty.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that fall within the CNA’s scope of practice.
• Reposition immobile patients regularly to maintain comfort and prevent pressure ulcers.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate as a productive member of the interdisciplinary care team. 

Intake & Administrative Duties:

• Welcome patients and visitors, respond to phone and in person inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Assist patients with intake forms and collection of personal belongings upon admission.
• Process and upload intake documentation into the appropriate electronic systems (HMIS, eClinicalWorks).
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all forms, including required signatures and data entry.
• Route patient requests and concerns to appropriate departments (clinical, social services, etc.)
• Maintain and update internal patient tracking systems (census reports, referrals follow-ups, documentation logs).
• Uphold all confidentiality and HIPPA compliance standards during information handling and documentation.
• Complete shift reports and support general administrative tasks as needed.

Other Duties:

• Promotes and demonstrates Hope values of: Gospel motivation, Prayer, Excellence, Stewardship, Patience, Thankfulness, Humility, Service, Dignity through Relationship and Hospitality and Joy.
• Always maintains a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Always maintains the confidentiality of Hope Christian Health Center finances and patient-related information.
• Uphold Complies with HIPAA and protects patient information.
• The Certified Nursing Assistant ensures compliance with all 19 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program Requirements.
• The Certified Nursing Assistant is also expected to actively participate in and support quality improvement activities and the clinical practice team efforts emphasize the importance of the individual patient and putting the patient’s needs first.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

•  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Active CNA license in the State of Nevada - required

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. - required
• Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program – required 

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS: 

• Faith to believe that Hope is a ministry of God, exemplifying the love of Christ, and held and directed by the Holy Spirit. 
• Ability to operate general office machinery (computers, calculators, copy/fax machine, telephones, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Demonstrated passion for community health care. 
• Proven ability to maintain integrity in a fast paced and high-demand environment. 
• Proven ability to manage performance goals. 
• Ability to interact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles; ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively, and sensitively to special populations. 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Frequent sitting. Manual dexterity. Good reading eyesight and vision for close work. Ability to communicate by speaking and hearing in person or on the phone.