PRN Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Attendant

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic personal care, obtains vital sign measurements, and promotes quality healthcare delivery for patients admitted to the Emergency Department. Depending on patient care requirements and workload, the position may also support patient screening in the Outpatient Department and provide assistance in the Inpatient Department. The role performs assigned patient-care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel and also supports departmental operations, documentation, safety, and quality activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Nursing Assistant licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge and ability to observe patients' physical and emotional responses to care.
Ability to communicate and interact with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31(C) and (D), including signing a pre-employment declaration regarding arrests and convictions for child abuse or violent felonies, and with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records checks.
Ability to perform normal to heavy work, including lifting up to 20–50 pounds; lifting or transferring patients may involve heavy lifting.
Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and office or medical equipment.
Manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and cooperative free range of motion of the extremities are required.

Responsibilities

Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
Obtain and document vital signs and intake/output measurements.
Perform and document point-of-care laboratory controls in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Use a glucometer to obtain blood glucose measurements.
Perform adult and pediatric 12-lead EKGs.
Assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
Collect specimens for laboratory testing.
Provide one-to-one visual observation for patients at risk of falls or suicide ideation.
Stock medical supplies, order patient-specific supplies as needed, and monitor supply expiration dates.
Assist with proper cleaning of medical equipment and maintain a clean work environment.
Document patient encounters and collect and record patient-care information accurately, appropriately, and promptly in the Electronic Health Record.
Respond promptly to patient requests and report abnormal vital signs or gross changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
Follow infection-control practices and demonstrate excellent customer service.
Administer care as delegated and assigned by licensed nursing personnel.
Respect patient rights and maintain confidentiality.
Coordinate phone calls for Emergency Department providers and facilitate activation of established response teams.
Perform clerical duties and may assist with bedside registration of Emergency Department patients.
Develop personal educational objectives, pursue learning opportunities, and participate in growth opportunities to maintain standards and provide quality patient care.
Support and assist with the orientation of new personnel as assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of unit operations and participate in performance-improvement activities.
Follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CMS, and Joint Commission requirements, and participate in safety and quality activities.
Perform other work assignments within the position's scope and care limits.