CNA - Nursing Float Pool

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

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About The Position

The CNA - Nursing Float Pool assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care. Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the CNA performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care using basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques. This is a full-time, 0.90 FTE day position represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience.
• Required: Certified Nurse Assistant credential for Washington.
• Required upon hire: Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude toward patients, families, coworkers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians.
• Must be well organized, flexible, and able to function effectively and independently as assigned.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer, clerical, telephone etiquette, and customer service skills.
• Able to handle patient lifting up to 35 lbs. without assistive equipment or devices; able to push or pull up to 45 lbs. of force frequently; and able to perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force, with this activity occurring seldom or occasionally.
• Fine motor skills sufficient to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Able to move around the work area with frequent sitting; bend, stoop, squat, reach, and kneel frequently; and lift non-patient items up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Able to work with exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles and complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits, with glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted; able to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse and within the scope of CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills, including CPR, taking and recording vital signs, measuring and recording fluid intake and output, applying dressings, recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions, and administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, mouth and skin care, grooming and dressing, toileting, eating, and hydration.
• Help patients walk, exercise, and move in and out of bed.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas.
• Document relevant patient care data.
• May provide clerical support to the unit, including order entry, chart processing, and answering telephones.
• May complete required CareConnect training to assist with Coordination of Patient Transport.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed