CNA MS/TCU, PRN Nights

Harrison County Hospital is seeking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Med/Surg and TCU Department.

This position is PRN, Nights, 12 hour shifts.

Under the supervision of the Department of Nursing this position performs the receptionist and secretarial duties on the patient care unit; serves as the focal communication source in the nursing station through interaction with patients, visitors, staff, other departments and physicians; and assists the staff nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital. This employee demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, to adequately assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide age-specific needs.

REGULATORY / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Current Indiana Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification as required by hospital policy.
• Completion of required corporate compliance, safety, infection prevention, and other regulatory education.
• Must maintain all certifications and competencies required for the position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; current enrollment in high school is acceptable.
• Must meet all requirements to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Indiana and at Harrison County Hospital.
• Previous healthcare or patient care experience preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Basic nursing skills necessary to function safely on assigned units.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and appropriate medical terminology.
• Ability to accurately document assigned patient information and use hospital computer systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and behaviors appropriate to the populations served, including age-specific communication and basic care needs.

Harrison County Hospital has continuously served the people of Harrison County since 1950. Today our acute care community hospital serves the healthcare needs of a much broader and growing population in Harrison and Crawford counties, Indiana and Meade County, Kentucky.

As our community grows, we grow, serving more patients than ever before, and recruiting highly qualified hospital and medical staff.