Certified Nursing Assistant-Prn

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN Position. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. They perform delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support, and other standards of care, policies, and procedures. The CNA documents care as provided, works in a fast-paced environment, and takes appropriate action. They communicate clearly, honestly, appropriately, and promptly with patients, families, and care team members. Documentation of care/behaviors is completed with accuracy according to facility guidelines. The CNA respects the confidentiality of patient information and adheres to HIPAA and facility guidelines. They recognize and report changes in the patient’s condition, demonstrate caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships, and show respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with culturally diverse and vulnerable patients. Knowledge of facility safety procedures is demonstrated. Occasional weekend work is required to support special events. The CNA performs other duties as assigned. Organization-Specific expectations include full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently representing the organization in a positive, professional manner. Establishing and maintaining effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors is expected. Adherence to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures is required. Exhibiting initiative and self-motivation; maintaining a consistent level of productivity and managing time and responsibilities effectively is key. Completing all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participating in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required is necessary. Strict patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times. Reporting to work punctually and completing assigned duties within established timeframes is expected. Actively contributing to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives is important. Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies is required. Following all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff is essential.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
Current, active Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).

Nice To Haves

One (1) year C.N.A. experience
One (1) year Med-Surg or Long-Term Care experience.

Responsibilities

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Performs delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support, and other standards of care, policies, and procedures.
Documents care as provided.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Communicates clearly, honestly, appropriately, and promptly with patients, families, and care team members.
Completes documentation of care/behaviors with accuracy according to facility guidelines.
Respects the confidentiality of patient information and adheres to HIPAA and facility guidelines.
Recognizes and reports changes in the patient’s condition.
Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships.
Demonstrates respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with culturally diverse and vulnerable patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.