Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg Ortho - Full Time - Nights

Barton Healthcare System

36d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists licensed staff in the provision of
basic nursing care in the Medical/Surgical and Orthopedic unit, utilizing
established policies and procedures, ensuring safe and effective care. The CNA
demonstrates the skill necessary to meet the needs of patients served in the
Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic unit through support of the nursing process;
collects patient care data, reports findings, and assists team to meet patient
care goals. The CNA is under the supervision of the licensed staff of the unit
and reports to the Nurse Manager or designee. This position description has been
designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees
within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which
may be required of the employee assigned to the position.

Requirements

• Completion of nursing assistant program
• Previous nursing assistance experience and/or completion of nursing assistant program required.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient safety and infection control to RN or nurses manager.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensures that practice is compliant with standards.
• Operates within the confines of his/her scope of practice as determined by the knowledge, skills and ability obtained through job-related education and training and as approved by all governing, regulatory and, where appropriate, licensing authorities.
• Highly effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient computer skills as are required to document, communicate and enter information into the electronic medical records system.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• In compliance with patient safety standards, must be able to effectively communicate in English
• Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider) or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Current CA Nursing Assistant Certification or provide proof of passing California certification process prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
• Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.
• As directed by licensed nursing staff, provides care in a manner that is safe and sensitive to the rights of each patient.
• As directed, assists the care team by collecting patient care data at designated intervals on all assigned patients. Reports finding to licensed staff.
• Recognizes and accurately reports relevant patient information to licensed staff.
• Utilizes time, equipment, and supplies in an efficient manner. Completes all assigned duties during designated shift.
• Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed