Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Per Diem PRN - from $22 to $33.31 per hour
Job Description
Position Overview
Join our growing network of dedicated and experienced certified nursing assistants (CNAs) finding high-paying per diem job opportunities in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas is a glittering and glitzy playground featuring iconic sites like the Fremont Street Experience, the Strip, and the High Roller. Nevada, known as the "Silver State", offers abundant per diem opportunities through its many medical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- 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, and examination areas while maintaining safety standards and infection control procedures
Required Qualifications
- Completing a nurse assistant course that meets state requirements
- Passing the respective state’s competency exam and obtaining a certification or license—if applicable
- Following oral and written instructions
- Working effectively as part of a team
- Providing compassionate and reliable care
- Communicating effectively within a team
- Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and/or completion of a state-approved CNA program, along with passing a nursing assistant competency examination and meeting state-specific licensure requirements
Benefits & Perks
- Get paid instantly with Nursa Direct: Access your earnings as soon as your shift is verified
- Stay covered with Hooray Health: Explore affordable supplemental coverage for peace of mind between shifts
- Train confidently with ShiftReady: Complete facility-required training and skill refreshers before your next assignment
- Simplify taxes with Keeper Tax: Automatically track deductions and manage write-offs throughout the year