MEDSURG - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team! The role involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, and helping maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Complete a basic dysrhythmia class with an 84% or higher within 6 months of hire date.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Ability to operate vital sign monitoring devices and manual B/P equipment and use a glucometer.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to adapt and adjust to changes in patient load and needs in a tactful positive manner.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
• Ensures that patient’s needs are met at mealtimes and that patients receive their meals in a timely manner.
• Documents appropriate intake of meals.
• Documents appropriate intake and output of patients.
• Ensures that patient daily hygiene needs are met, i.e. bathing, brushing teeth, changing of bed linen, etc.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs or intake and output are less than or greater than acceptable ranges.
• Documents patient’s vital signs appropriately in the patients chart.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
• Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Demonstrates an ability to empty foley catheters, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, etc. and appropriately documents their evacuated volumes and inform nurse of volumes at least every 4 hours or more often if needed.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and performs patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Demonstrates use of universal precautions at all times.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat, clean and within facility standards.
• Completes annual education requirement.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time when scheduled and completes work within designated times.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends at least 85% of staff meetings annually; read all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely manner.
• Required to check emails and be responsible for its content at least once per week.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees