PATIENT CARE TECH/CNA, Full Time Nights

UHS•Sparks, NV

5h•Onsite

About The Position

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada Learn more at nnmc.com This Patient Care Tech/CNA opportunity is full time @ 36 hour per week, offers full benefits and a conveneint night shift schedule. This Patient Care Tech/CNA will provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Requirements

Current C.N.A. license
Current BLS

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting

Responsibilities

Completes Bedside shift report in the room at the beginning and end of each shift.
Ensures patient is provided with the names and contact numbers for members of the care team on the communication board every shift.
Meets with Supervising RN at the beginning of each shift to receive delegation of tasks
Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care.
Utilizes appropriate patient safety strategies to prevent human errors (checklists, forced functions, software calculations, mandatory fields, etc.).