Certified Nurse Aide - Float Pool - day/night

Wellspan Health • Chambersburg, PA

260d

About The Position

The Float Pool provides staff the opportunity to train to various departments within Patient Services. Minimum requirements are to work in the Medical/Surgical, Tele/Obs and IMCU units. Additional training to CCU, Emergency Room and Behavioral Health Services are encouraged but not required. Previous medical/surgical experience required. Part time (48 hours biweekly). Shift: 12/8 flexible rotation (day/night rotation). Every third weekend. Eligible for shift and weekend differential. Float Pool differential.

Requirements

• High school graduate or the equivalent preferred.
• Must have successfully completed a certified nurse aide course or licensed practical nursing course.
• Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
• Previous experience as a CNA or LPN preferred.
• Proficient communication skills including reading comprehension and listening skills.
• Required to demonstrate proficiency in CNA knowledge and basic arithmetic.
• Previous experience as a CNA in an outpatient setting with mental health experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification or Pennsylvania LPN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Consistently communicates pertinent information to the primary nurse and/or follows chain of command to ensure patient and safety concerns are addressed.
• Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties and completion of assignment.
• Assists and maintains a neat, clean and safe environment for patients, families, employees, volunteers and providers.
• Demonstrates competence with all CNA standard work and performs independently, accurately, efficiently, promptly, recognizing importance to positive outcomes.
• Receives instructions and follows directions accurately and in a cooperative manner; thinks critically and clarifies questions and concerns prior to acting.
• Observes changes in patient condition & promptly reports to primary nurse and/or follows chain of command to ensure patient and safety concerns are addressed.
• Documents according to standard work elements in electronic medical record in addition to informing primary nurse and other caregivers.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers and transports patients according to standard work elements.
• Assists in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Supports orientation of new personnel to the unit by welcoming and encouraging them. Serves as a preceptor or 'buddy' to new team members.
• Recognizes and responds to shifting priorities in the patient care process. Readily adapts to changes in workload and responds efficiently and effectively.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Anticipates patient, family, team member, and unit needs and is proactive rather than waiting to be told.
• Answers/responds to patient call lights, telephone and voice communications/pages promptly.
• Follows standard work in post mortem care and transport.
• Follows standard work in responding to Code Blue.
• Maintains current knowledge through reading journals, attending meetings, and continuing education. Maintains certification.
• Transports medications within the hospital as requested and needed according to Hospital policy.
• Functions as a virtual sitter as assigned which includes, but is not limited to, observing patients for disruptive behavior or safety issues, crawling out of bed, fall risks, redirecting patients as necessary through a virtual platform and working collaboratively with the bedside staff.

Benefits

• Eligible for shift and weekend differential.
• Float Pool differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED