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The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs direct patient care under the direct supervision of a RN or LPN/LVN or other licensed medical professional. The CNA/NA performs a variety of individualized patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains patient confidentiality of all clients

• Performs duties within scope of practice, as assigned, in an accurate and timely manner

• Adheres to facility/client policy, procedures and protocols at all times

• Assists doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers with treatments, procedures, and tests being performed in a variety of patient care settings

• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions

• Notifies the supervising nurse of any abnormal findings or conditions

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities

• Other duties as assigned

  Minimum Requirements:

• Prefer one year experience as a certified nursing assistant within the last three years

• Graduate from certified nursing assistant program with subsequent documentation as a certified nursing assistant per state requirements with proof of verification as being an active certification and in good-standing

• Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of clerical functions

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.