PRN Certified Nursing Assistant- IP

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 Inpatient department. Depending on patient-care requirements and workload responsibilities, the role may also assist with screening patients in the Outpatient department. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently licensed as a Nursing Assistant.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Knowledge and ability to observe patients’ physical and emotional responses to care.
• Ability to communicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English; professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, including signing a declaration regarding arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies, and comply 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; patient lifting or transfers may involve heavy lifting.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods, use hands to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and office or medical equipment, and meet the stated manual dexterity and fine motor skill requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene.
• Obtain vital sign measurements and intake/output.
• Use a glucometer to obtain blood glucose measurements.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, 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 supply items and assist with proper cleaning of medical equipment.
• Document patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record.
• Respond promptly to patient requests.
• Report abnormal vital signs and gross changes in patient condition promptly to the Registered Nurse.
• Maintain a clean work environment and comply with infection control practices.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Perform clerical duties.
• May assist with screening Outpatient department patients, depending on care requirements and workload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED