Certified Nurse Assistant (Nurse Assistant)

Position Title

Certified Nurse Assistant

Job Title

Organizational Unit

Johnson County KS -> Department of Health and Environment -> DHE-Health Services

Location

Johnson County – KS US (Primary)

Position Grade

13.12 Non-Exempt

Pay Range (actual pay depends on qualifications)

$16.18 – $21.88

Employment Category

Fulltime-Regular (40 hrs, Full Benefits)

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Description

Johnson County Health & Environment department is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The position is located at 11875 S Sunset Drive, Suite 300, Olathe, KS 66061.

This position will remain open until filled.

Duties for this position will include:

Collects and documents patient history; measures and records vital signs; gathers, observes and reports information regarding patient behaviors, complaints, or symptoms; obtains, processes, and handles lab specimens; administers medications or treatments under the direction of nursing or medical staff.
Completes and submits documentation regarding patient care and condition.
Provides patients and families with supportive resources; educates patients in areas impacting health, wellness, and daily living activities.
Completes routine tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients; stocks supplies and resources; monitors and adjusts the scheduling of patient flow in the clinic; prepares patients for examinations and treatments; remains with patients during exam performing supportive tasks for the service provider.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program are required. Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is required. May require KS/MO driver’s license, depending on department or agency.

One year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Excessive walking and/or standing: 60%.

Lifting: requirement varies by assignment.

Exposure to hazardous materials (bodily fluids).

Within sixty (60) days of hire, employees (select DHE and EMS positions) must produce proof of immunization, proof of immunity, proof that immunization is medically contraindicated, submit a written objection to immunization based upon a sincerely held religious belief, or receive vaccination for the following: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); Tetanus Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis (TDAP); and Varicella (Chickenpox).

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency

Driving Status

Occasional (less than 5%)