Surg, FT, WEO Nights

Johnson Regional Medical Center•Clarksville, AR

About The Position

The CNA or PCT assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. The role provides care within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice and supports patients’ psychosocial and physical needs, communication, safety, and dignity. The position is in the Med/Surg unit and is listed as full-time, WEO nights. The position coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN, communicates observations and changes in patient status to nursing staff, and works with patients across pediatric, geriatric, and general populations. It requires appropriate documentation, safe equipment use, professional conduct, and participation in department and quality improvement activities. This is a safety-sensitive position under Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities when essential functions can be performed without compromising patient care.

Requirements

Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent standing and walking; lifting up to 100 pounds; carrying up to 40 pounds; and pushing or pulling up to 450 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
Help maintain a safe and clean environment.
Meet patients’ psychosocial, physical, and communication needs.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Provide basic patient care appropriate to the patient’s age and condition, including pediatric, geriatric, and general populations.
Notify appropriate licensed staff when a patient complains of pain and communicate observed changes in patient status and responses to the nurse.
Assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance using techniques appropriate to their age and physical condition.
Explain care to patients and families before providing it and answer questions within the scope of practice.
Perform treatments and services within the scope of practice.
Communicate appropriately with the team leader, coworkers, and physicians; consult other departments as appropriate to support interdisciplinary care.
Perform patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
Respond to patients in emergency or physically distressful situations.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, interact professionally, and involve them in forming the plan of care.
Maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Complete documentation according to current standards and policies within the shift.
Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Coordinate and supervise patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
Demonstrate knowledge of disease entities.
Adhere to dress and appearance requirements and maintain regulatory compliance and patient confidentiality.
Report to work on time, complete work within designated time, wear identification, and use the computerized punch time system correctly.
Complete in-services, attend annual reviews and department in-services, and attend 12 staff meetings annually or read and return monthly meeting minutes.
Represent the organization professionally, participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities, comply with ethical business policies, and communicate the hospital’s mission, ethics, goals, and department focus statement.
Perform other duties as assigned within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.