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Med-Surg CNA |
*Qualifications:* */Education and Experience: /* Must be a high school graduate or equivalent Certificate of completion of nurse's aide course required CPR certification is required Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team Maintains harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and other hospital departments Ability to handle stress in a positive manner Shows interest in job and is dependable to complete job duties Ability to understand theory and practice in nursing */Responsibilities:/* Completion of work assignments as delegated by the charge nurse in a safe and effective time frame Interacts in a positive, helpful manner with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and co-workers Ability to take appropriate initiative to assure assignments are carried out according to hospital policies and procedures Keeps charge nurse appropriately informed of daily activities and developments Provides excellent customer service Works with all age groups including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients Be familiar with Paragon applications for documentation of relevant assigned tasks Maintain confidentiality of all patient, hospital and physician related information by following hospital rules Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Standing, sitting, walking and bending (45-90 degree angles) are required May require stair climbing Requires assisting in lifting up to 300 pounds (with assistance) or turning patients, and assisting actively in patient care Must be able to transfer patients involving pushing stretchers, wheelchairs, and beds containing patients and the lifting of equipment and supplies Speech, hearing and visual acuity necessary in order to perform job requirements Exposure to blood, body fluids and hazardous wastes is moderate to frequent, and must carry out universal precautions according to hospital policy May be exposed to injury by irrational or disturbed patients, patients with communicable diseases, and/or potentially dangerous equipment Must be able to read and write May be exposed to bad weather when escorting a discharged patient to their vehicle See above **Job:** **Nursing/Medical Assistant* **Organization:** **Twin County Regional Healthcare* **Title:** *Med-Surg CNA* **Location:** *Virginia-Galax* **Requisition ID:** *7458-1148* |