CNA / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - CARDIAC

Beebe Healthcare•Lewes, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence. In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers: Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 Paid Time Off Long Term Sick accrual Employer Contribution Plan Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions College Bound 529 Savings Plan Life Insurance Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Overview Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the nursing assistant performs various duties in the care and treatment of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Medical Center.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records
Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in DE
BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
High school diploma preferred OR current high school student with CNA license (work schedule in compliance with the State of Delaware Department of Labor Regulations)

Responsibilities

Greet patients, families, and visitors upon arrival to the Progressive Care Unit
Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate staff members
Provide information and assistance to visitors and families as needed
Promptly answer pneumatic tube system and utilizes appropriate follow up
Responsible for assisting the unit manager with identifying broken/problematic EMR devices (WOWs, tablets, wall PCs, desktop PCs), label printers, fax/printers
Independently reports equipment issues to appropriate departments using established procedures and tracks resolution of reports problems, escalating barriers to unit manager as needed.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including admission and discharge information
Ensure that all patient charts are organized and accessible to medical staff
Promptly monitor physician/provider orders in the electronic medical record (EMR) when necessary
Maintain medical records and break down paper charts in compliance with medical records guidelines.
Ensures complete chart is sent with patient at time of transfer to another department, transfer to another facility or at discharge
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Assist in transportation and transfer of patients, ensuring comfort and safety during movement
Monitor and record vital signs, intake and output, and other patient data, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing team
Accuchecks completed as directed
Assist with patient hygiene and comfort measures, including turning and repositioning patients to prevent pressure ulcers
Support patients with feeding and hydration needs, adhering to dietary restrictions and assisting with mealtime activities. Removing trays in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and promote positive patient outcomes
Completes hourly rounds to assigned patients and anticipates patient needs. Responding promptly to call lights and patient requests
Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, demonstrating empathy and compassion in all interactions
Serve as a communication hub between nurses, physicians, patients and other departments
Relay messages, lab results, and critical information to the appropriate parties promptly
Coordinate the scheduling of tests, procedures, and consultations for patients
Consistently and independently requests equipment and supplies needed to carry out physician orders and ensure delivery.
Provide updates to families regarding patient status as directed by medical staff
Ensure that family member have the resources and support they need while visiting the PCU
Assist with the preparation of reports, forms, and other documents as required by the PCU team
Order and maintain inventory of supplies for the PCU unit
Assures prompt, appropriate storage of all supplies
Handle the filing and organization of documents and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures
Ensures nursing unit is constantly prepared for an EMR downtime event, including maintenance of identified downtime devices and equipment
Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, particularly those related to patient privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA)
Ensure compliance with safety and infection control procedures