Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (Night Shift)

Lexington Regional Health Center•Lexington, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Participates in general patient care providing ADLS, vital sign monitoring as ordered by provider, and other duties as delegated by licensed nursing staff. Communicates with nurses in regard to patients' needs and assigned duties within their scope of practice. Maintains medical record documentation. Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. Ensures patient care areas are adequately stocked with supplies. Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc). Provides accurate and detailed bedside shift report to oncoming staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care. Participates in shared governance committee. Communicates with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient centered holistic care. Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.) Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste. Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens. Responsible for ensuring the patient care environment meets appropriate governing body standards. Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines. Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and use basic computer and office equipment skills to carry out duties as assigned as is typically acquired through the completion of 10th grade in high school or individual turning 16 years old.
Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquires and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Participates in general patient care providing ADLS, vital sign monitoring as ordered by provider, and other duties as delegated by licensed nursing staff.
Communicates with nurses in regard to patients' needs and assigned duties within their scope of practice.
Maintains medical record documentation.
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
Ensures patient care areas are adequately stocked with supplies.
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc).
Provides accurate and detailed bedside shift report to oncoming staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
Participates in shared governance committee.
Communicates with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient centered holistic care.
Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
Responsible for ensuring the patient care environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.