Per Diem Day Shift CNA - Emergency Department

Position Summary:

Assists Emergency Department nurses with the comfort and care of the ED patients. Greets patients upon arrival to the department and facilitates throughput in triage as directed by the triage RN. Meets with patients as needed to resolve complaints. Provides back up to unit secretary as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, or eating. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs but does not start or administer intravenous fluids. Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed. Documents patient interactions as needed. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Requires a high school diploma and certification from an accredited nursing assistant program. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Years of Related Experience

Minimum: 0-1

Preferred: 2-4

Licensure/Certification/Education (Required):

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current/Active Florida Certified Nursing Assistant License (CNA)
• Education: High School Graduate/Equivalent

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.