CNA - Med Surg - FT
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing staff and performs other duties that support the smooth functioning of the department. The CNA is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for assigned patients, completing assigned work, monitoring patients for changes in condition and reporting changes to the appropriate licensed staff member or charge nurse, and documenting completed work. The position is based in the Med Surg department at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, Kansas. The CNA supports patients with activities of daily living and other needs, uses appropriate techniques within the scope of practice, communicates relevant information to staff, and helps maintain patient records, supplies, equipment, and department areas. The role also includes participation in staff meetings, required training, orientation activities, and department committees.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant who has successfully completed a healthcare program and holds a current license to practice in Kansas.
- Must hold current BLS certification or obtain it by the end of the 90-day probationary period, and maintain certification during employment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Pleasant, service-oriented personality.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or GED.
- Work experience with adult and geriatric populations.
- Work experience with all age groups, including pediatrics, infants, and newborns.
- Past work experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Meet patient needs in the department, including activities of daily living, messages, supplies, and deliveries in a timely manner.
- Use proper techniques when performing duties within the scope of practice, including FSBS, obtaining vital signs, activities of daily living, and peri-care.
- Follow proper techniques for colostomy and catheter care.
- Know the correct setup and functions of bladder scanners and incentive spirometers, and follow oxygen safety practices.
- Maintain clean and orderly storage and service areas and patient rooms.
- Prepare and maintain patient medical records and charges while preserving confidentiality.
- Assist with orientation of department personnel and new employees.
- Communicate pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Prepare and process requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance, and general supply needs, and ensure adequate par levels are maintained.
- Notify appropriate departments when repairs are needed.
- Participate in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities.
- Attend at least 80% of monthly staff meetings.
- Complete mandatory in-services and competencies within specified timeframes.
- Maintain positive working relationships with healthcare customers.
- Follow Coffey Health System staffing and scheduling practices under personnel and nursing policies.
- Respect the rights of patients and significant others and apply institutional safety practices.
- Monitor assigned patients for changes in condition, report changes to the appropriate licensed staff or charge nurse, and document completed work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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