CNA - Pre-Op/PACU

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL•Gibson City, IL

6d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a non-professional staff member who provides personal care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CNA assists the Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in order to provide optimal care for surgical patients. The CNA will be under the supervision of the RN in accordance with state law. GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

Requirements

Must be certified, or registered by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a Nursing Assistant or have documentation of successful completion of a training course approved by another state as evidenced by a diploma or certification; be in a RN approved course, or have the potential to complete the approved orientation course and enter a CNA training course within 180 days of hire.
Visual acuity to hear patient verbal communication and gather data using auscultatory skills.
Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8-12 hours per shift and manage multiple pieces of equipment/tubes/invasive lines safely.
Must be able to follow directions.
Must obtain BLS certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Collects data regarding patient care needs and response to nursing care provided, including blood glucose and vital signs.
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.
Evaluates effectiveness of care provided and reports to primary RN caring for the patient.
Demonstrates sounds knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patient population.
Performs documentation duties in the patient record which is timely, accurate and concise.
Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/family rights, as identified by the Patient Bill of Rights.
Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified by the institution.
Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own skills and actions within scope of hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation of continuing education to meet own developmental needs.
Seeks validation of knowledge base and skill level and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit functions and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
Participates in unit and division of nursing PI activities.
Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients/families, and staff.
Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignment measures of division of nursing.
Provides basic patient care in a safe environment and reports needs and changes to primary RN.
Performs clerical duties as needed, orders supplies, maintains inventory and assists in maintaining overall organization of unit.