CNA - Inpatient Staff

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS • Washington, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing patient care under the direction of a qualified professional nurse and other health team members. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain CPR Certification required
• Ability to successfully complete telemetry class to obtain basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms, within the first year of employment.
• Current CNA certification
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Supports and drives goals of the Company
• High ethical standards
• Highly motivated

Responsibilities

• Make complete rounds and check condition of assigned patients to ensure maximum care and to determine need for additional or modified services.
• Provide basic nursing care to the medical-surgical patient as well as willingly assist with care of patients in other departments, and notify registered nurse of changes in patient condition or status.
• Interact with all visitors, providers, coworkers and other departments in a customer friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ensures all patient information is kept confidential. Adheres to patient rights policies.
• Openness to new approaches, methods or technology in the ever-changing healthcare setting.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees