Certified Nurse Aide CNA- Float Pool
Tower Health
- Reading, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The CNA is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
- All CNA duties are subject, but not limited to:
- Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
- Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
- Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
- Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
- Maintaing correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
- Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
- Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availailability and patient intakes/discharges.
- Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
- Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.
QualificationsEducation Requirements
- High School Diploma - OR - GED
- Relevant Experience
- If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification
- BLS Certification
- Customer Service Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Listening Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- A 62-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit including an 11-bed secured Brain Injury Unit
- A 50-bed Transitional Sub-Acute Unit for skilled care
- Highly skilled therapists
- Speech, physical, and occupational therapy programming
- Therapeutic recreation and activities
- Spacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisions
- Aquatic therapy pool
- On-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological services
- Outdoor therapeutic garden
- Comfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet access
- Plenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and families
- Easy access and free parking