Tele Unit, Full Time Nights

UHS•Reno, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This Med/Tele Patient Care Tech/CNA opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient flexible schedule. We are looking for a dynamic individual who provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. Communicates with RN preceptor, as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Must be willing to float to all units.

Requirements

Current C.N.A. license required
Current BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year experience in an acute care/behavioral health 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.
Consistently completes hourly rounds; 5 P's : pain, potty, position, periphery and alerting the RN to issues with the IV pump.
C.N.A rounds with purpose including pro-actively evaluating the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and patient safe.
Updates communication board when rounding complete.
Performs patient care responsibilities considering the needs specific to the standard of care for the patient's age; pediatric, geriatric, and the general population.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.