CNA FLOATER NURSING STATION 1 (FT 36 HRS.) 1CN04

Penobscot Valley Hospital • Lincoln, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working 36 hours per week on the day shift, including weekends and holidays, in the Med Surg unit. The role involves assisting patients with their daily care needs and documenting this care in the electronic medical record. The CNA is expected to participate in staff meetings, attend education sessions, and communicate effectively with the RN. The position also includes active participation in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program and emergency/disaster preparedness and response.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification and registered with the State CNA Registry.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Listens to shift report and collects data to complete assignment.
• Reviews care plan and nursing care orders.
• Makes initial rounds and greets each patient assigned.
• Performs vital signs and weights, and chemstrips where indicated.
• Assists with meal service by passing trays, offering alternatives, and assisting with eating; supplies fresh water.
• Checks for incontinence as applicable.
• Performs hourly rounding on all assigned patients for turning, repositioning, and toileting as needed.
• Assist patients with personal care needs, i.e. bathing, hygiene, toileting and dressing.
• Documents care given in electronic medical record.
• Attends staff meetings and education.
• Provides on going report to RN as needed.
• Reviews all new policies and procedures.
• Adjusts work load with co-workers.
• Answers call bells and phone promptly.
• Performs rounds to pick up and organize patient rooms.
• Uses restraints properly and avoids use if possible.
• Instructs patients on transfers, ambulation, and care being given.
• Explains aspects of routine care to patients and family members.
• Assists with family education of patient abilities and needs.
• Assist with registration process off hours as needed.
• Assist with chart preparation and transfer information off hours as needed.
• Performs specimen collection and proper labeling within scope.
• Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.
• Participates in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.
• Participates in the Hospital’s response to a real life disaster/emergency event, within the scope of professional and personal ability.

Benefits

• Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Pays a portion of the cost of our health plan
• Pays a portion of the cost of dental insurance
• Pays a portion of the cost of basic life insurance
• Pays a portion of the cost of disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours
• Provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance
• Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage
• Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan
• 403(b) plan
• Earned time off accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED