CNA
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
3x12 hrs

Up to $1,500 Sign-On bonus based on experience 

Position Summary

A Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN or LPN in patient care.  A Certified Nursing Assistant also assists with gathering information, which assists the RN/LPN in the implementation of patient care.

• Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.  
  • Reports to work in proper uniform or attire.
  • Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
  • Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
  • Ensures all overtime had been approved by the department head prior to working.
  • Schedules all time off with supervisors’ approval.
  • Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
  • Wears I.D. badge in visible location at all times on hospital property.  
• Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings.
  • Attends all hospital mandatory in-services on a timely basis as scheduled.
  • Participates as an active team member at staff meetings.
  • Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner. 
• Adheres to Corporate, Regional, hospital and departmental policy and procedure 100% of the time.
  • Reads and comprehends the company's Standards of Conduct. During the past evaluation period, has demonstrated compliance with the company's Ethics program. 
  • Has participated in one hour of Standards of Conduct training within the last 12 months. 
  • Understands that compliance with Corporate Integrity Program is a condition of employment and violation of any principals or practices if the program will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee/facility/corporate information 100% of the time.
  • Accepts change as an opportunity for growth, learning and development; adapts to changing procedures and goals in a cooperative and positive manner.  
• Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner. 
  • Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees.
  • Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation with other departments and allied professionals.
  • Demonstrates respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts. 
  • Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions.
  • Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with patients’ families, visitors and the community.
  • Works together in a spirit of teamwork.
  • Shares information on a “need to know” basis. 
• Follows Infection Control procedures at all times.  
  Clinical Personnel
  • Strictly adheres to Standard Precautions when handling blood or body fluids. 
  • Washes  hands  and  other  skin  surfaces  with  soap  and  water  thoroughly  and  immediately  if contaminated with blood or other body fluids and before and after patient contact.
  • Dispose of sharps in puncture resistant needle boxes.
  • Utilizes  appropriate  barrier  precautions.  Wear  gloves,  goggles,  and  surgical  masks  for  all invasive procedures.
  • Adheres to isolation procedures and techniques at all times as applicable. 
• Adheres  to  the  Safety  Policies  and  Procedures,  the  use  of  MSDS  sheets,  Hazardous  Material procedures, and Safety Codes. 
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of Security issues, i.e., personal protection, protection of personnel and hospital property.  
• Adheres to the following environmental care standards.
  • Demonstrates adequate knowledge of Safety Policies and Procedures, the use of MSDS sheets, Hazardous Material procedures, and Safety Codes.
  • Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations. 
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.