CNA- Resource Team- Nights

American Addiction Centers • Rome, GA

8d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Department: 34102 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 6p-6a with every 3rd weekend to work requirement. Pay Range $20.80 - $31.20 Major Responsibilities Quality Patient Care Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities within the practice, hospital and/or unit. Direct Patient Care Responsibilities Obtains vital signs as directed by the charge nurse. Transfers patients using proper techniques and body mechanics. Uses CPM properly. Assists patients with ADLs. Records l&Os. Records dietary intake. Assists admission by preparing patient rooms. Orients patient and/or significant other to environment. Records weights on admissions and weekly or as ordered. Conducts patient rounds every two hours to check patient needs, including incontinence. Assists with meal trays and assists patients as needed with meals and menu selections. Serves as companion as needed. Assists nurses with patient requests. Passes ice water, juices, and nourishment at bedside unless physician orders specify differently. Adheres to principles of infection control in performing direct patient care. Completes designated components of the admission assessment. Operates Hoyer lift. Changes bed linens on occupied or unoccupied beds. Assists with patient discharge to include transport of patient to private vehicle. Participates in bowel and bladder protocol. Performs other duties as directed. Indirect Patient Care Keeps patient rooms neat and orderly. Monitors room availability and readiness for new patient. Disposes of biohazardous trash. Separates and distributes linens to patient rooms. Replenishes supplies in patient rooms, such as drinking glasses and writing supplies. Cleans and defrosts refrigerator. Records refrigerator temperature according to required schedule; cleans microwave. Transports specimens if STAT, tube system down or specimen cannot be sent via tube. Obtains and returns telemetry. Notices supply and maintenance problems and/or deviations and reports to charge nurse. Monitors supply and equipment usage, being alert and taking measures to avoid and control waste. Obtains and returns supplies as requested. Performs safety/control checks on unit equipment as per unit standards. Takes necessary safety precautions and reports unsafe situations. Completes other duties as assigned. Appropriate Use of the Nursing Process Provides input into the development of the patient's plan of care. Documents on the medical record accurately and legibly. Reports pertinent data to appropriate health care team members. Implements patient care as directed by the nurse assigned to the patient. Customer Satisfaction Responds promptly to all patient call lights or refers requests to the appropriate nurse. Assists the team in achieving or surpassing 90% on Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Assists and collaborates with co-workers as part of the team. Represents Advocate Health and Nursing through participation in community activities. Handles and follows through on customer complaints and incidents appropriately. Continuing Education Completes competency checklists within first 90 days. Obtains 12 hours of continuing education, minimum 10% unit specific Completes age specific education, at least 1 hour for each age group Completes annual unit specific technical skills checklist.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institute and Graduate of an accredited CNA training school
• Valid, active, State of applicable state CNA certification for applicable state locations and State of Alabama CNA certification for AL locations
• BLS certification
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms.
• Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints withirregular working hours.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year CNA experience

Responsibilities

• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities within the practice, hospital and/or unit.
• Obtains vital signs as directed by the charge nurse.
• Transfers patients using proper techniques and body mechanics.
• Uses CPM properly.
• Assists patients with ADLs.
• Records l&Os.
• Records dietary intake.
• Assists admission by preparing patient rooms.
• Orients patient and/or significant other to environment.
• Records weights on admissions and weekly or as ordered.
• Conducts patient rounds every two hours to check patient needs, including incontinence.
• Assists with meal trays and assists patients as needed with meals and menu selections.
• Serves as companion as needed.
• Assists nurses with patient requests.
• Passes ice water, juices, and nourishment at bedside unless physician orders specify differently.
• Adheres to principles of infection control in performing direct patient care.
• Completes designated components of the admission assessment.
• Operates Hoyer lift.
• Changes bed linens on occupied or unoccupied beds.
• Assists with patient discharge to include transport of patient to private vehicle.
• Participates in bowel and bladder protocol.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Keeps patient rooms neat and orderly.
• Monitors room availability and readiness for new patient.
• Disposes of biohazardous trash.
• Separates and distributes linens to patient rooms.
• Replenishes supplies in patient rooms, such as drinking glasses and writing supplies.
• Cleans and defrosts refrigerator.
• Records refrigerator temperature according to required schedule; cleans microwave.
• Transports specimens if STAT, tube system down or specimen cannot be sent via tube.
• Obtains and returns telemetry.
• Notices supply and maintenance problems and/or deviations and reports to charge nurse.
• Monitors supply and equipment usage, being alert and taking measures to avoid and control waste.
• Obtains and returns supplies as requested.
• Performs safety/control checks on unit equipment as per unit standards.
• Takes necessary safety precautions and reports unsafe situations.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Provides input into the development of the patient's plan of care.
• Documents on the medical record accurately and legibly.
• Reports pertinent data to appropriate health care team members.
• Implements patient care as directed by the nurse assigned to the patient.
• Responds promptly to all patient call lights or refers requests to the appropriate nurse.
• Assists the team in achieving or surpassing 90% on Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
• Assists and collaborates with co-workers as part of the team.
• Represents Advocate Health and Nursing through participation in community activities.
• Handles and follows through on customer complaints and incidents appropriately.
• Completes competency checklists within first 90 days.
• Obtains 12 hours of continuing education, minimum 10% unit specific
• Completes age specific education, at least 1 hour for each age group
• Completes annual unit specific technical skills checklist.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees