Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - General Surgical Unit

Renown Health is the region’s largest locally governed, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation.

Apply today to join our team and enjoy the rewarding opportunities a role with Renown can offer you both professionally and personally in beautiful Reno-Tahoe. Committed to putting People First, Renown is proud to be recognized with the Best Employee Experience award by Ragan’s Workplace Wellness (2024) and Best Place for Working Parents® (2024).

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Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the unit manager or nurse on duty, as defined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing, this position is responsible to provide or assist in activities of daily living, as well as emotional support to Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients. Direct supervision means direction given by the manager or nurse on duty who is periodically available as the site where care is provided to a patient or available for immediate assistance.

Nature and Scope

This position provides personal hygiene, mobility, safety, and comfort to Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients as direct by the professional nurse. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the uses of equipment specific to the area of employment. This position is responsible to annually demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, CPR, and safe handling of hazardous materials.

Decisions referred to the manager or RN on duty include information to and orders from the physician, administration of medication and IV’s, formulation of the patient care plan, the performance of nursing procedures and resolution of any unusual circumstances not included in current policies and procedures or...