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Job Description
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Float Pool
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Job Type
Full-Time Days
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. From advanced surgical care and emergency services to rehabilitation and specialty programs, we are committed to making communities healthier.
As part of Lifepoint Health, we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a supportive workplace where employees can grow professionally and personally.
Where We Are:
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is located in Somerset, Kentucky, home to beautiful Lake Cumberland and a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The area offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Position Summary:
The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Float Pool performs basic patient care activities under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This role provides flexible staffing support across multiple departments and patient care units, assisting with direct patient care, monitoring patient conditions, and promoting a safe, comfortable environment for patients of all ages.
Essential Functions:
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN in accordance with established policies and standards of care.
- Obtains and records vital signs, blood glucose measurements, intake and output, weights, and other patient care data as directed.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation.
- Assists with patient mobility, transfers, positioning, and transportation throughout the facility.
- Observes and reports abnormal findings or changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintains patient rooms, nursing stations, and common areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Stocks supplies and equipment as needed to support efficient unit operations.
- Provides quality patient care across multiple units and departments based on staffing and patient care needs.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives and continuing education opportunities.
- Promotes patient safety, infection prevention, and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Patient Population Served:
This position may provide care to patients across the lifespan, including:
- Neonates
- Infants
- Children
- Adolescents
- Young Adults
- Adults
- Older Adults
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Extended illness bank (EIB)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Kentucky required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Handle With Care certification preferred.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of basic patient care principles and practices.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility to work various units and patient populations as staffing needs require.
- Basic computer and electronic medical record proficiency.
Physical Demands
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, repositioning, and transferring patients.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for patient care activities.
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous medications, cleaning agents, and other healthcare-related hazards.
- Ability to perform the physical demands required to provide safe patient care.
EEOC Statement:
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
