Description
Job Description:
The Certified Nurse Assistant functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.Shift Details:
Days 0630-1830
Unit Information
5thfloor is a combined medical/surgical and pediatric floor with 26 beds. We care for many types of surgeries including joint replacements, hip fractures, colectomies, and hysterectomies. We also care for medical observation patients including chest pain, heart cath patients, TIAs and many more illnesses. Pediatric patients that you may see on our unit include bronchiolitis, pneumonia, dehydration appendicitis etc..
It is a great unit for learning, obtaining and perfecting skills. Our team is eager, excited, welcoming and we have excellent teamwork. We would love to welcome you as part of our team!
Scope
Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team.
Performs 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the level of training received and competency.
Apply, check and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician.
Performs wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection.
Performs equipment and tube care/management e. g. JPs, hemovacs and nasogastric tubes, and Foley removal.
Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handling.
Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies.
Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains patient charts, responds to phone calls, maintains daily assignment board, provides equipment care/cleaning, performs errands associated with patient care and provides accurate information about the patient with interdisciplinary team.
Assist physicians and RNs as directed.
Demonstrates and adheres to the standards of infection prevention.
May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program
Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C N A ) in the state of practice
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval
Physical Requirements:
Physical RequirementsInteract with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information. Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, including manipulating paper requiring the ability to move fingers and and read computer monitors and documents. Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.Anticipated job posting close date:
08/26/2024Location:
St James HospitalWork City:
ButteWork State:
MontanaScheduled Weekly Hours:
36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.Compensation Information:
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