CNA, Med/Surg

The University of Kansas Health System • Great Bend, KS

4d

About The Position

Currently looking for candidates interested in PRN. Under the direction and supervision of the department’s management and RN, the PCT assists the nurse in providing quality patient care to patients. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Certificate of Completion in Certified Nursing Assistant
• Knowledge of general nursing assistant functions
• Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (Health Occupations Credentialing)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment
• Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.

Nice To Haves

• High School Graduate OR General Educational Development
• 6 months medical center experience
• Courses in medical terminology
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Responsibilities

• Collects initial and on-going data as delegated in regards to the health status of the patient based on chart documentation.
• Follows an individualized plan of care that promotes positive immediate and long-term outcomes for the patient/family and reflects the plan of the entire health care team.
• Carries out interventions safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes as delegated.
• Accurately documents patient response to intervention /therapy based upon expected outcomes.
• Carries out delegated patient care activities and communicates with other members of the healthcare team as evidenced by positive patient outcomes.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

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