Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Per Diem PRN - $21.46 per hour
Join our growing network of dedicated and experienced certified nursing assistants (CNAs) finding high-paying per diem job opportunities in Merkel,Texas.
A nursing assistant working with Nursa provides basic care and helps patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Nursing assistants work in a variety of nursing and residential care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), hospitals, home healthcare services, and more.
CNA Responsibilities:
Allowing for some variation in duties from one work setting to another, the following are typical responsibilities of CNAs:
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and walking or exercising
Record vital signs, height, and weight
Measure and record dietary intake and output
Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention
Document all care provided and refused and submit paperwork
Maintain patient confidentiality
Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of care
Transport patients to treatment units, operating rooms, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds
Clean and sanitize patients clothing, rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other areas, maintaining safety standards and infection control procedures
CNA Qualifications:
Here are basic qualifications and important skills for nursing assistants working with Nursa:
Completing a nurse assistant course that meets state requirements
Passing the respective states competency exam and obtaining a certification or licenseif applicable
Following oral and written instructions
Working as part of a team
Providing compassionate and reliable care
Communicating effectively within a team
CNA Benefits:
CNAs who find jobs with Nursa enjoy all of the following advantages:
Access to a wide range of per diem jobs and other short-term assignments
Competitive hourly rates
Fast and straightforward payments
User-friendly platform and downloadable app for easy job booking
Flexible scheduling to accommodate all preferences and lifestyles
Get Started in Minutes:
Nursa enables certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to work when and where they want. Get started in three easy steps:
Set up an account
Upload your licenses/certifications
Request shifts
About required CNA license:
Requirements to work as a nursing assistant can vary significantly from state to state. To become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), an individual generally has to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent and/or complete a state-approved CNA program. Other typical requirements include completing an application, paying required fees, and passing a nursing assistant competency examination. Each state also has particular requirements for maintaining a certification active and/or renewing certification.
About Location:
Merkel, Texas is a small city located northwest of Abilene where the culture is vibrant and the locals are friendly. Nursing professionals love to pick up PRN jobs in this city because it has close proximity to larger medical centers like Abilene Regional Medical Center and Hendrick Medical Center. Working in Merkel can offer nursing professionals great experience and a great opportunity to make a difference in the community.
Texas is the largest state in the continental U.S., with its nickname the Lone Star State. It is full of diverse landscapes, from mountains to hill country and beaches. Nursing professionals enjoy taking per diem shifts in Texas for the plentiful job opportunities, diverse geography, and southern hospitality.
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