Description

Certified Nurse Assistant-Long Term Care

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Location: Heartland Care Center 

POSITION SUMMARY:The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The CNA will report and record observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 32-40 hours weekly, Shift: 2:00pm to 10:00pm, every other weekend/holiday

Requirements

• Required:  Completion of accredited Nursing Assistant program
• Required:  Must be 16 years of age

License/Registration/Certification:

• Required:  Active Nursing Assistant certification within state of Iowa
• Required:  Must have or obtain active BLS within orientation period

Experience:

• Preferred:  Prior CNA experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, required. 
• Ability to operate a personal computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the Internet.
• Ability to learn office and organization-specific software.
• Ability to adapt to flexible patient schedules and frequent interruptions. 
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, and problem solving abilities