CNA Job Descriptions

There isn’t just one job being a CNA, it is likeMinimum Education: As required by certification and/or
saying I want a IT job, this could mean anything aslicensure
the field is pretty vast. This article will show youPreferred Education: Not Applicable
some example job descriptions and different typesMinimum Experience: 0 – 6 months related
of CNA nurses. A CNA nurse can work in many fieldPreferred Experience: 1 year related
such as CNA-Float Pool-Nursing Administration andRequired Certification: CNA
CNA-Surgical-Ortho, as you can see these two jobsAmerican Heart Association Recognized BLS –
are very different.Heartsaver
Let’s have a look at two jobs in more detail, IPreferred Certification: Not Applicable
hope these jobs will show you exactly what could beRequired License: Not Applicable
needed from you once trained.Preferred License: Not Applicable
CNA-Surgical-OrthoGeneral CNA
As you can see below, there is a lot to consider, 12As you can see, this job states a more hands on job
hour days are longer than most jobs in any industryworking closely with patients at all times. This is most
(most jobs are around 8 hours). You have to belikely to be the job the majority of trainee CNA
prepared to put the time in for this job and sacraficenurses will look for. As you can see the CNA
times which you may want to socialise in. With thiscertificate is preffered but the BCLS is also another
job the employee has to follow Palomar Pomeradooption.
Health rules, if you know what these are this not- Details
only means you are of very high quality but knowJob Category Healthcare
what is important to the job.Position Type Full-Time, Employee
- DetailsExperience 1-2 Years Experience
Department: Surgical-OrthoOur mission is to promote healing, provide hope,
Schedule: Full-Timepreserve dignity and produce value for each patient,
Shift: Dayresident, family member, customer, employee and
Hours: 12shareholder we serve. An Equal Opportunity
Provides and documents care to patients under theEmployer. Drug Free Workplace. Assist nursing staff
direction of the RN, to include safe, comfortable andwith patients’ personal care, emotional support,
confidential environment. Participates as a teamand activities of daily living. More complex duties
member to insure appropriate resources to all internalperformed under supervision of professional nursing
external customers. Performs other duties aspersonnel.
assigned. Follows PPH rules, policies, procedures,* Completion of an accredited CNA course.
applicable laws, and standards. Carries out the mission,* Minimum of six months’ experience in an
vision, values, and quality commitment of PPH.acute-care or LTC facility.
Job Requirements* BCLS certification; CNA preferred.