Certified Nursing Assistant Advanced

This is a full-time day-shift clinical support role within Cape Coral Hospital's Employee Health Services department. The schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm - No Weekends. (unable to accommodate student schedules).

The position functions more like a medical clinic setting than a bedside inpatient role, assisting nurses with employee health screenings, occupational health services, vaccinations, documentation, and routine clinical support activities for Lee Health team members.

MUST HAVE CURRENT CNA & BLS CERTIFICATIONS. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS.

Responsibilities in Employee Health Services

• Rooming employees for appointments
• Obtaining and documenting vital signs
• Assisting with pre-employment health screenings
• Performing or assisting with specimen collection (urine, blood, saliva) as permitted
• Supporting immunization and vaccination clinics
• Conducting hearing, vision, respirator fit testing, and other occupational health screenings
• Preparing exam rooms and maintaining supplies
• Assisting nurses with employee injury evaluations and return-to-work processes
• Maintaining accurate employee health records
• Following infection prevention and confidentiality standards

Ideal candidates may have experience as

• Medical Assistant
• Patient Care Assistant
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Occupational Health Assistant
• Clinical Support Technician
• Physician Practice/Outpatient Clinic Assistant

Summary

Provides patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health, social needs, comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid and elimination needs. May have access to and transport non-controlled medications as directed.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; completion of a State Approved, CNA Education Program required (with at least 120 hours of academic studies and clinical training; 165 hours preferred in Acute Care).

Experience: Previous CNA work experience preferred; or new graduate CNA with clinical training.

Certification: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date.

License: Current Florida CNA Certification; or a CNA certification active in another state which is transferrable to obtain Florida certification under reciprocity.

Other: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology.