Med Surg CNA per diem

Covenant Health•Lewiston, ME

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA is an essential member of the patient care team who contributes to the well-being and comfort of patients during their stay by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the registered nurse. This role involves supporting and promoting the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. The CNA performs assigned treatments, procedures, and other related tasks according to facility policies/protocols and within the scope of the CNA position. This includes assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, ambulation, mobility, positioning, mealtime, oral care, and foley drains/ostomies, as needed, utilizing adaptive equipment as indicated. The CNA actively participates in the established plan of care, responds promptly to call lights, provides transport, maintains a clean environment, and follows principles of infection control. Accurate documentation on graphic and flow sheets in computer charting, including vital signs, weights, and ADL care provided, is essential. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality, privacy, and patient rights, as well as maintaining required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completing annual compliance courses on time. Specific to the Ortho Dept, the CNA will work with surgical patients who have had joint replacements and abide by the standards of care set forth by St. Mary's Hip & Knee Replacement Interdisciplinary Team. For the Float Pool CNA role, the individual reports for assignment and proceeds to any department that the Director/Manager/Nursing Supervisor assigns, without delay, and may be asked to float to other departments. Supporting student learning is a shared responsibility, and every team member is expected to contribute to creating a welcoming environment and actively assist students in their educational experience, regardless of their specific role. Other duties consistent with this role may also be assigned.

Requirements

State of Maine CNA Certification is required at the time of hire.
Basic Life Support certification required.
High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Responsible, supportive team player.
Ability to work well in high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or obtained before completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Performs assigned treatments, procedures, and other related tasks according to facility policies/protocols and within the scope of the CNA position.
Assists with personal hygiene, toileting, ambulation, mobility, positioning, mealtime, oral care, and foley drains/ostomies, as needed, utilizing adaptive equipment as indicated.
Actively participates in the established plan of care.
Responds promptly to call lights, provides transport, maintains a clean environment, and follows principles of infection control.
Accurately documents on graphic and flow sheets in computer charting: vital signs, weights, and ADL care provided.
Maintains confidentiality, privacy, and patient rights.
Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time.
Works with surgical patients who have had joint replacements and abides by the standards of care set forth by St. Mary's Hip & Knee Replacement Interdisciplinary Team (Ortho Dept).
Reports for assignment and proceeds to any department that the Director/Manager/Nursing Supervisor assigns, without delay (Float Pool CNA).
May be asked to float to other departments (Float Pool CNA).
Supports student learning by contributing to a welcoming environment and actively assisting students in their educational experience.
Performs other duties as consistent with this role.