CNA Med/Surg (PRN|Nights)

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Medical/Surgical unit, working on a per diem (PRN) basis during night shifts. The role focuses on providing quality patient care, adhering to regulatory and departmental policies, and meeting basic hospital performance criteria.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Knowledge of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
Ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Willingness to be flexible and open to other’s ideas.
Willingness to focus a portion of daily work towards high customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

May be required to perform Unit Clerk duties as described in Unit Clerk job description.

Responsibilities

Answers call lights to determine patient needs, answers patient questions, gives care as needed or alerts the nurse.
Performs a.m. and p.m. cares including baths, dressing and undressing patients, oral care, and personal hygiene.
Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals, may pass and collect trays, feeds patients needing help, and passes nourishments between meals.
Gives bedpans, urinals, and assists patients to commode or bathroom.
Ambulate patients, give back rubs, exercise, reposition patients, and assist patients in and out of chairs and wheelchairs. Transport patients to different areas.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration rate, intake and output, and weights as directed.
Reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
Helps keep patient rooms neat in appearance, changes linens, runs errands, and directs visitors.
Assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
Actively participates in team-oriented decision making, is a team player, and is willing to be flexible and open to others’ ideas.
Focuses a portion of daily work towards high customer satisfaction, aiming to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Performs other duties as directed by a proper authority as indicated in an approved Hospital policy.
Assists in completion of hourly rounding and every two hour safety rounds.
May be required to perform Unit Clerk duties as described in the Unit Clerk job description.
Responsible for adhering to standard, goals, and procedures relating to the Compliance Program.
Reports conduct that is known or suspected to be illegal or in violation of organizational policy.
Adheres to hospital and department policies, procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, infection control, and quality improvement.
Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Attends meetings as required.
Follows all Hospital safety standards and participates in safety training.
Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste, and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.