Med Surg Float Pool- Dual role-Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator 32 hr nights (11pm - 7am)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) works under the direction of an RN/LPN as part of the unit-based patient care team, providing direct and indirect patient care. Delegated direct care may include activities of daily living, vital signs, glucometry, EKGs, weights, and collecting intake and output data. Indirect care may include transporting patients and restocking or obtaining patient-care supplies. The C.N.A. responds promptly to patients’ and family members’ needs and takes a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit. The role follows Sturdy Memorial Hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as Joint Commission, CDC, and OSHA standards. This is a night position scheduled 11 p.m.–7 a.m.; the posting lists 32 hours and 36 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Certification as a nursing assistant.
BLS certification required.
Knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care.
Good organizational skills, personal maturity, accuracy, and flexibility.
Command of verbal and written English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability.
Ability to perform simple math calculations.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships across areas of responsibility.
Demonstrated commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with all age levels served within the scope of the position and assigned areas.
Ability to perform essential job functions without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Provide delegated direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN/LPN.
Assist with activities of daily living and collect vital signs, glucometry, EKGs, weights, and intake/output data as delegated.
Transport patients and restock or obtain patient-care supplies.
Respond in a timely manner to the needs of patients and family members.
Take a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit.
Work in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines and Joint Commission, CDC, and OSHA standards.