Certified Nursing Assistant - F/T Days

Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center•Odessa, WA

1d•$23 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position in a hospital setting, specifically for the Hospital Main unit. The role involves providing personal, individualized care to patients based on the Nursing Care Plan, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The position operates on 12-hour shifts, with additional weekend and shift differentials. It is a Union CBA position.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) licensure in the State of Washington
Must be listed on the Registry with a current license in the State of Washington
Current BLS upon hire and duration of employment

Responsibilities

Provides personal individualized care to patients utilizing the Nursing Care Plan in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Works collaboratively with peers and team members, using tactful, diplomatic communication techniques.
Assists patients with ADL’s skillfully with consideration for individual needs.
Provides personal hygiene measures appropriately.
Utilizes correct procedures to promote good skin care.
Assists patients in using assistive devices in ambulation, dressing, eating, positioning, and allowing opportunity for self-care.
Promotes and assists patients’ participation in activities.
Provides care outlined utilizing the Nursing Care Plan through utilization of Nursing Orders.
Performs competently those technical skills considered basic to the scope of service on the unit.
Treats patients, visitors and families with respect and dignity; identifies and addresses psychosocial needs.
Assists the patient in the provision of adequate nutrition, including fluid intake and supplements.
Follows procedures to aid adequate bladder and bowel elimination/retraining.
Adjusts for physical and/or mental limitations of patients.
Provides care to avoid the need for physical restraints and when necessary, demonstrates proper application.
Documents body functions including vital signs, weight, intake and output measurements and notifies the RN of any abnormalities.
Replenishes and orders supplies. Reports all maintenance needs promptly.
Supports and promotes unit, department, and facility policies, procedures and goals.
Completes assigned cleaning tasks according to established schedule (DME).
Provides care for the dying patient and provides postmortem care (may need to assist with transferring).
Completes tasks as assigned by the Licensed Nurse within the NAR/NAC’s Scope of Practice.
Reads, understands, and follows care plans.
Performs rehab program to patients as outlined by PT.
Utilizes Electronic Health Records (EHR) for complete and accurate documentation of ADL’s, I&O’s, B&B, behaviors, VS, weights or as directed by RN.
Able to admit and discharge a patient using the EHR.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate for all nursing units (North Wing, West Wing, ER, and Outpatient Services) and competent ability to work in all nursing units of OMHC.
Able to operate all essential patient care equipment.
May need to assist other departments as necessary.
Provides training and orientation for new nursing or agency staff as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.