Certified Nursing Assistant:Long Term Care SIGN ON BONUS!!

Pioneers Medical Center•Meeker, CO

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, the CNA provides support for nursing staff and ensures that patient care is the best it can be. CNAs are a critical component to our nursing staff, and we are looking for a compassionate and driven individual to join us. A CNA’s foremost responsibility is patient wellbeing and they act and serve to meet every patient’s needs. The working environment is a normal clinical setting with exposure to sharps and biological and chemical agents. It is expected that facility safety practices and protocols are followed at all times.

Requirements

Certification by the state as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
Current BLS required within four (4) months of hire or transferred.
Kind and professional demeanor.
Professional and well-groomed appearance, including during on call hours.
Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
Adherence to ALL PMC confidentiality procedures and policies.
Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.

Nice To Haves

At least six (6) months’ experience working as a CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist nurses with implementation of patient care plans.
Carry out all nursing care measures as delegated.
Carry out general hygiene such as baths, showers, grooming, and oral care.
Assist with elimination via urinals, bedpans, and bowel or bladder programs.
Assist with post mortem care.
Assist with and prepare patients for meals, transfer, and discharge.
Maintain record of fluid intake and output.
Complete calorie count and other nutrition record as delegated
Provide measures of comfort for patients, such as blankets, pillows, and water.
Maintain inventory of patient belongings.
Assist others in the performance of more complicated treatments or diagnostic procedures as requested or assigned.
Document all care in PCC (charting)
Other duties as assigned.