CNA MedSurg FT Days

SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER LLC•Edmond, OK

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA assists with patient care throughout nursing areas, safely transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher, provides dispatch services, and documents services appropriately. The role also provides constant observation for patients assessed as requiring it for safety, and performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations. Summit Medical Center uses a teamwork-based staffing model; employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may perform duties outside their usual responsibilities as staffing and patient needs change.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Training or equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant.
Basic Life Support required.
Current CPR certification through the American Red Cross only is required.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to read and write legibly, communicate effectively, and document accurately.
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals, understand and resolve simple problems, and understand simple instructions.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and function independently without constant supervision.
Ability to constantly walk and stand for 12 hours.
Ability to frequently use a full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting.
Ability to frequently lift, pull, and push, with assistance from one other person, the weight of the average patient.
Ability to see, hear, and distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience preferred.
Ability to assist with care of postoperative patients.

Responsibilities

Observe patients and report their status and needs.
Answer call lights and attend to patient needs or report them.
Obtain weights and vital signs and report results.
Perform glucometer testing and report results.
Obtain specimens and transport them or send them through the designated tube system.
Update patient intake and output records for oral intake, measured urine output, urinary catheter output after emptying, and surgical drains according to established procedures.
Assist patients with ambulation as ordered.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including cleansing of the perineal area and catheter.
Assist patients with feeding and meals.
Assist patients with toileting and other elimination needs.
Transport, transfer, move, and reposition patients.
Make occupied and unoccupied beds and help maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
Set up simple traction.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Assist with postmortem care.
Provide emotional support to patients and family members as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain established center and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and center-related business.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, visitors, and center employees.
Document concisely, precisely, and accurately on records and other documents as required by policy.
Participate in directed Quality Assessment activities to support continuous improvement of patient care and center business.
Attend hospital-sponsored and in-service training programs as required by the department.
Maintain CPR certification and complete yearly glucometer competency.
Comply with attendance policy and continuing and mandatory education programs.
Respond quickly, physically and mentally, when priorities or a patient’s condition changes.