CNA Nephrology Acute
About The Position
UNIT OVERVIEW: Welcome to Nephrology! Our department cares for a variety of patients: patients with chronic kidney conditions such as; patients on dialysis, Urology post-op patients such as; prostatectomies (prostate removed) and nephrectomies (kidney removed), and Kidney/Pancreas transplants. We are proud of our TEAMWORK, caring for a chronically ill patient population, and strong advocacy for patients. POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care, and may function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.
Requirements
- CNA-Certified Nurses Assistant
- CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED Experience
- Six months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
- Six months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients
Responsibilities
- taking vital signs
- assisting patients with activities of daily living
- specimen collection
- observation of patients for physical/emotional changes
- recording pertinent information in patient charts
- communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care
- function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
