overnight certified nurses assistant

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team as an Overnight Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where your compassionate care and clinical skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. This vital role offers an energetic environment focused on providing exceptional patient support during overnight shifts, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity for individuals across a variety of care settings. As a CNA, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care around the clock. Your expertise will help foster a safe and nurturing environment, promoting health and well-being through attentive caregiving and precise medical support.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during overnight hours, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques.
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately, maintaining detailed medical documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
• Assist with complex medical procedures including catheter care, medication administration under supervision, and phlebotomy when certified.
• Support patients with specialized needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory care, behavioral health challenges, or developmental disabilities by implementing personalized care plans.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition promptly to nursing staff, utilizing critical thinking skills gained from experience in ICU, trauma centers, or emergency medicine environments.
• Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures to prevent infection and ensure safety in high-acuity settings like Level I Trauma Centers or surgical units.
• Use EMR/EHR systems proficiently for documentation of patient care activities, medication records, and medical records management.

Experience

• Prior experience working in long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, or hospital environments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in caring for geriatric patients or those with complex medical needs such as infectious diseases or post-acute care cases.
• Experience with specialized patient populations including pediatrics (PICU), hospice patients, or individuals with disabilities is advantageous.
• Knowledge of advanced caregiving techniques such as safe lifting practices with Hoyer lifts and handling heavy lifting scenarios safely.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, vital signs measurement, and basic life support (BLS) certification is required to ensure preparedness for emergency situations.
• Previous exposure to EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks enhances efficiency in documentation and patient record management.
• Strong communication skills for effective caregiver-patient interactions and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across various healthcare settings.

Join us to be part of a vibrant team that values your skills and dedication! We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your expertise helps improve patient outcomes while advancing your career in healthcare excellence.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person