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Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performing under the direction of the RN/LPN and as a member of the unit-based patient care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator (CNA/UC) performs duties of direct and indirect patient care. The direct patient care tasks include but are not limited to activities of daily living, vital signs, glucometry, EKG’s, weights and Intake/Output data collection. Indirect patient care activities include, but are not limited to, transport, restocking and/or obtaining patient care supplies. In addition, the CNA /UC is responsible for responding in a timely manner to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit. They function within policies, procedures and guidelines of Sturdy Memorial Hospital in accordance with Joint Commission, CDC and OSHA standards. In addition, the CNA/UC will perform clerical, receptionist and unit coordinating duties on individual patient care units.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
Previous knowledge of medical terminology, typing, computer skills and Unit Secretary experience preferred
Successful completion of orientation
BLS competent
Certification as a nursing assistant
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care
Good organizational skills
Personal maturity, accuracy and flexibility
Proficient in English
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole
Ability to perform simple math calculations
Develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility
Demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient
Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and physicians
Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.
Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous knowledge of medical terminology, typing, computer skills and Unit Secretary experience preferred

Responsibilities

Activities of daily living
Vital signs
Glucometry
EKG’s
Weights and Intake/Output data collection
Transport
Restocking and/or obtaining patient care supplies
Responding in a timely manner to the needs of patients and family members
Taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit
Performing clerical, receptionist and unit coordinating duties on individual patient care units