CNA PACU

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient and family focused care as part of the health care team in accordance with the St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Requirements

As required by certification (for education).
Completion of additional SCHS CNA training course within 45 days of hire.
Certified Nursing Assistant with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements (for Home Health/Hospice/Wound caregivers only).
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Must be able to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to multi-task and work independently.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time remaining alert and monitoring patient.
Must have strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
Must have attention to detail.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Must have demonstrated ability and experience with computer applications, use of electronic medical record keeping systems and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

CNA or other previous experience in a patient care setting.
Customer service and clerical experience.

Responsibilities

Review and follow directions in the delivery of care of assigned patient(s) within their scope of duties.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobilization.
Provide personal hygiene care and ensure patients’ dignity and comfort.
Promptly respond to patient call lights and attend to patients’ needs or notify the appropriate staff for assistance to ensure timely and effective care.
Accurately measure and record patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation, and promptly report any abnormalities to the nursing team.
Assist patients with repositioning in bed, ambulation, and transferring to/from beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
Support fall prevention strategies and ensure safety during patient movement.
Alert nursing staff if there is a change in the patient’s behavior or condition or the patient requires assistance or other nursing intervention outside the scope of practice of the CNA.
Provide and contribute to a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Support the nursing team in decreasing harm across the continuum of patient care as authorized per the duties and standards of the CNA role.
Follow hospital infection prevention protocols by maintaining cleanliness, disinfecting equipment, and ensuring that personal protective equipment (PPE) is used appropriately.
Maintain competency in supportive care for the patient, operate equipment safely and properly, and carry out nursing orders within the scope of practice of the CNA.
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) for all care provided, adhering to hospital and regulatory standards.
Transport patients, blood, specimens and other items as needed.
Perform additional authorized duties once trained, such as: Interrupting and re-establishing nasogastric (NG) suction, Placing electrodes or leads and run electrocardiogram (EKG) or for telemetry, Suctioning nose or oral pharynx, Established traction equipment: removing and re-applying, Applying and removing continuous passive motion (CPM) machine.
Receive and transmit messages (personal, telephone, computer) or inquiries to the appropriate destination.
Assist with data input using EMR, staffing and charge capture systems, electronic bedboard, charge entry and charge reconciliation.
Perform other general administrative duties as required (e.g., emails, filing, ordering supplies, etc.).
Stock nurse servers in patient rooms and specialty carts or areas on a routine basis.
Assist in maintenance of equipment.
Order departmental non-medical supplies.
Assist with maintenance of scheduling and various operational processes as directed by leader.
Schedule/cancel patient appointments.
Demonstrate awareness of, and support, St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement, daily huddles and departmental activities.
Participate in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
Promote patient’s independence, respect privacy, and maintain patients’ rights to decide about care and report findings.
Give clear directions and reinforce teaching to patients and families regarding basic health care needs.
Communicate (both written and orally) effectively and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems with possible solutions and implement solution(s) (within scope of duties), as appropriate.
Participate in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
Support the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Support Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Conduct all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Drive vehicle in a safe and appropriate manner to all locations (for Home Health/Hospice/Wound caregivers only).
Report to assigned locations in an appropriate manner and enter patient’s homes, assisted living and long-term care residences, jails or other designated locations in compliance with that facilities protocol(s) (for Home Health/Hospice/Wound caregivers only).
Adhere to outside agency’s conduct guidelines (for Home Health/Hospice/Wound caregivers only).