Certified Nursing Assistant - Nephrology, Full Time, Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health System•Coffeyville, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic patient care. Observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Cleans, stocks and maintains supplies for the patient unit. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Assists in the admission of patients to the unit to include orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment Responds to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient needs to the appropriate person Assists with implementation of nursing plan of care by carrying out delegated patient care tasks Assists in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and supplies Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use Maintains a well-stocked, clean patient environment Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services Participates in educational and Performance Improvement activities Maintains (if needed) 4 of NAII skills per unit competency Performs waived testing per unit competency Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP) Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
Nursing Assistant certification required
Current registration with North Carolina Division of Facility Services
Excellent guest relations skills
Verbal and written skills required
Ability to read English
Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team
Flexible in approach to work tasks and schedules
Able to grasp new skills and techniques
Has basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served
Has basic computer skills
Ability to work variable shifts
Ability to turn and lift patients
Much standing, walking, bending and lifting
Possess visual and auditory acuity for observing patients
Position involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Must be able to lift 35 pounds
BLS - American Heart Association
CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry

Responsibilities

Assists in the admission of patients to the unit to include orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment
Responds to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient needs to the appropriate person
Assists with implementation of nursing plan of care by carrying out delegated patient care tasks
Assists in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and supplies
Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use
Maintains a well-stocked, clean patient environment
Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services
Participates in educational and Performance Improvement activities
Maintains (if needed) 4 of NAII skills per unit competency
Performs waived testing per unit competency
Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
Other duties as assigned