Certified Nursing Assistant, Adult Inpatient- Dayshift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Riverside, CA

5d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides patient care as assigned and within the scope of CNA education, following standards of care, shift routines, and organizational policies and procedures. The role responds to call lights, documents care, maintains clean patient and work areas, and manages supplies. The CNA may float among units according to patient-care needs and participate in unit performance-improvement activities. The role may also train or precept new partners in collaboration with the unit educator. Clinical duties include blood glucose monitoring in coordination with lab personnel; bladder scanning after training and competency verification; connecting patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors; and managing and reporting care and output for collection devices, including ostomies or other fecal management systems, indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes connected to suction, and surgical drains under a supervising RN's direction. The CNA completes vital signs, including manual blood pressure measurement, and reports abnormal values to the supervising RN. Under the supervising RN's direction, the CNA may discontinue Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices as appropriate. The position requires completion of a CNA program and a current CNA certificate in the applicable state. Approved CPR or BLS certification is required within 90 days. The role calls for problem-solving, technical, interpersonal, motivational, professional, safety, adaptability, attendance, and dependability skills. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Mercyhealth describes itself as an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and more than 7,500 professionals.

Requirements

Completion of a CNA program.
Current CNA certificate in the applicable state.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Ability to perform the essential patient-care duties and clinical tasks described in the posting.
Problem-solving skills, including gathering information, reporting as appropriate, and remaining calm when handling emotional topics.
Technical skills, willingness to pursue training and development, and ability to build and share knowledge.
Interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, listening, managing conflict constructively, and remaining open to others' ideas.
Motivation, persistence, self-direction, and ability to remain productive during work hours.
Professionalism, tact, respect, accountability, and follow-through.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures, report unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability to changing work conditions, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Consistent attendance and punctuality, arriving ready to accept an assignment.
Dependability, including following instructions, taking responsibility, keeping commitments, and completing tasks on time.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care within the scope of CNA education and according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Respond to call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
Document care provided according to standards.
Maintain clean work and patient environments.
Scan, stock, and order supplies and dispose of expired or damaged supplies.
Float to various units according to identified patient-care needs.
Participate in department or unit performance-improvement activities.
Train or precept new partners in collaboration with the unit educator.
Perform blood glucose monitoring in coordination with lab personnel.
Complete bladder scanning after training and competency verification.
Attach patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors.
Manage and report care and output for colostomy, ileostomy, or other fecal management systems; indwelling catheters; nasogastric tubes to suction; and surgical drains under the supervising RN's direction.
Complete vital signs, including manual blood pressure measurement, and report abnormal values to the supervising RN.
Discontinue Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices as appropriate under the supervising RN's direction.
Use appropriate equipment for partner and patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts.
Follow instructions and leadership direction, complete tasks on time, and communicate an alternate plan when needed.