CNA Apprenticeship - Nursing Assistant Trainee
- Requisition ID
- CNA Spring 2026
- Department
- 200730 Nurse Apprenticeship
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Varies
- Category
- Services & Trade
Position Purpose
This position is time-limited to four (4) months pursuant to NRS 632.285.
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides or assists in activities of daily living, as well as emotional support to adult, and Geriatric patients. ‘Supervision’ is defined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as follows: “Supervision” means direction by a qualified nurse for the accomplishment of a nursing task or activity, including initial direction and periodic inspection of the actual accomplishment of the task or activity.
Nature and Scope
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, BLS, and hazardous materials.
Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the incumbent collects data related to the health status of a patient and provides basic information to the licensed nurse to develop a problem list and revise information on the plan of care.
This position provides physical care, comfort measures, and emotional support to the adult and geriatric patient population as directed by a professional registered nurse.
The incumbent may assist with basic restorative care. This position also provides a safe and healthy patient care environment and completes basic duties as assigned by a licensed nurse.
The Certified Nursing Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensor, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards.
This position does provide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. |
Experience: | Eligibility for enrollment in the affiliated nursing assistant (CNA) training program required for certification as a nursing assistant through a Nevada State Board of Nursing approved Certified Nursing Assistant program. This is through TMCC and part of their nursing assistant (CNA) certification program |
License(s): | None. |
Certification(s): | None |
Computer / Typing: | Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.