CNA - Med Unit Full-Time - Day Shift

TYLER HOLMES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Winona, MS

About The Position

Job Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, assists with or provides basic care patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent.
Completion of CNA Class desired.
Current BLS Healthcare certification.
Good physical and mental health and stamina.
Lifting and moving moderate to heavy objects.
Tolerates prolonged periods of walking and/or standing.
Work has occasional stress due to workload pressures.
Exposure to blood and body fluids; hazardous materials and waste; airborne disease.
Occasional repetitive exposure to unpleasant and/or disagreeable working conditions; (i.e. odors, dirt, grease/oil, noise, fluctuation in temperatures).
Basic dexterity-basic eye/hand coordination.
Meet dress code standards of assigned nursing unit, appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual education requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes in-services and returns in timely fashion.
Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
Attends at least 10 staff meetings annually; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organized policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in acute care hospital or nursing home desired.

Responsibilities

Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.
Meets communication needs of patients.
Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant.
Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patients age and physical condition.
Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers, and physicians.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stress.
Responds appropriately to patient under emergency or physically distressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Maintains a good working relationship both with the department and with other departments.
Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Assists with coordination of patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
Utilizes Chart Access to complete documentation of required patient care activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned by department supervisor or administration.