Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ICU, Nights

Samaritan Healthcare•Moses Lake, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients. This position is responsible for assisting licensed Registered Nurses (RN) in the provision of basic patient care and outlined in the generic structure standards and Washington State’s Laws Relating to Nursing Care and Health Care Assistants. The individual in this position reports to the Charge Nurse, RN, Department Director, POE Care Manager. This position works closely with patients, physicians and others in order to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes. This is a full-time position working 36 hrs/week (three shifts). Must be available to work rotating days and weekends; 7pm -7:30 am.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Current Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Current CPR certification – Healthcare Provider (HCP) level

Nice To Haves

Current CNA experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Minimum one year of CNA experience preferred for specialty nursing departments.

Responsibilities

Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provides accurate and consistent inventory/ordering of supplies using Meditech.
Assists with stocking patient rooms and other areas as needed.
Assists nursing staff/units with clerical functions, intra-inter-departmental communications and other duties as assigned.
Provides other clerical services as deemed necessary by the Unit Director/designee.
Performs basic duties/responsibilities such as: bathing patients, incontinent toileting care, vital signs, weights, dietary assistance, intake and output, mobility assistance, stable transport, turning and positioning, incentive spirometer/cough and deep breathing, oral suction, maintaining oxygen delivery, bowel care, OB peri-care, Cardiac/Apnea monitor maintenance, assist with basic procedures, and specimen collection.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.