Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg Unit

Avera•Sioux Center, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides direct care to the patients that follows the care plan and assists each patient to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry for over 70 years. With eight locations in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, they provide superior care in state-of-the-art facilities. The organization fosters an exceptional culture driven by a strong mission and great people, offering a chance to make a real difference in the lives of community members. Sioux Center Health supports the community through sponsored programs, events, and volunteer work. The position highlights the people as the heart of everything they do, guided by a strong mission and a commitment to exceptional care. Sioux Center Health has received recognition as a Top Workplace in Iowa, Best of the Northwest honors, a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from CMS, and has been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa. The Care Center has received the LeadingAge Excellence in Workplace Award. The surrounding community, Sioux County, was ranked #4 in the nation among the Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health.

Requirements

Completion of 75 hours CNA course required.
Must provide proof of completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Course.
Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Prefer high school diploma or GED.
Prior related work experience preferred.
Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides bedside care for the patient(s), take vital signs and passes fresh water, helps pass food trays and assists with feeding when necessary, collects urine specimens ordered for specific patients, maintains accurate intake and output of fluids as ordered on patients, conducts hourly rounding and answers call lights.
Removes peripheral IVs and foley catheters, perform flu and strep waive testing and bladder scans, and use glucometer to test blood sugars.
Logs into Vocera adding room assignments.
Assists nurse with admissions by weighing patient, taking vitals and providing room orientation to both patient and family.
Communicates activities and vital information to nurse.
Applies aseptic technique in patient care, follows principles and policies detailed in the infection control manual.
Displays proper care, utilization, and charging of supplies and equipment used.
Gives prompt and efficient assistance to co-workers when indicated, offering cooperation and flexibility.
Works with all departments as applicable so that coordinated patient care can be implemented.
Answers phone calls, transfers to proper extensions, pages doctors and other personnel.
Receives bedside reports from the previous shift, receives patient assignments from Resource Nurse.
Provides bedside report to oncoming staff.
Records and documents clinical data such as vital signs, hygiene, and activity.
Responsible for the collection of soiled linens in the Med Surg/OB/ED areas and delivers to the soiled linen sorting area.
Assists with distribution of clean linen to Med Surg/OB areas.
Maintains a clean/neat environment in working area. These areas may include, but not be limited to, patient rooms, terminals, nurse's stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators, and lobby areas.
Participates in all cleaning activities as assigned including, dusting, washing, drying, mopping, disinfecting, vacuuming, moving furniture, and emptying trash.
Keeps assigned area fully stocked with supplies.
Completes all housekeeping and laundry functions in accordance with established Infection Control Protocols.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.