PRN Certified Nurse Aide - IMCU - Day/Evening/Night

Wellspan Health • Chambersburg, PA

171d

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) will work in a 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) that provides care for patients post interventional electrophysiology procedures, including ablations and pacemakers, as well as those with respiratory failure and high acuity cardiac care needs. This role functions as a step-down intermediate care unit, meeting the acute care patient needs. The position includes EKG Class, ACLS, and residency classes, with a comprehensive program supported by a primary preceptor. A floating charge nurse is available for support on every shift, which operates 7 days a week. The CNA will be required to work a minimum of 24 hours off shift per 6-week schedule, with 12-hour shifts during the day, evening, or night, including weekends and holidays as needed. Shift and weekend differentials are also available.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
• Previous experience as a CNA or LPN preferred.
• Proficient communication skills including reading comprehension and listening skills.
• Required to demonstrate proficiency in CNA knowledge and basic arithmetic.
• CPR certification required.
• Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification or Pennsylvania LPN license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a CNA in an outpatient setting with mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently communicates pertinent information to the primary nurse and/or follows chain of command to ensure patient and safety concerns are addressed.
• Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties and completion of assignment.
• Assists and maintains a neat, clean and safe environment for patients, families, employees, volunteers and providers.
• Demonstrates competence with all CNA standard work and performs independently, accurately, efficiently, promptly, recognizing importance to positive outcomes.
• Receives instructions and follows directions accurately and in a cooperative manner; thinks critically and clarifies questions and concerns prior to acting.
• Observes changes in patient condition & promptly reports to primary nurse and/or follows chain of command to ensure patient and safety concerns are addressed.
• Documents according to standard work elements in electronic medical record in addition to informing primary nurse and other caregivers.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers and transports patients according to standard work elements.
• Assists in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Supports orientation of new personnel to the unit by welcoming and encouraging them. Serves as a preceptor or 'buddy' to new team members.
• Recognizes and responds to shifting priorities in the patient care process. Readily adapts to changes in workload and responds efficiently and effectively.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Anticipates patient, family, team member, and unit needs and is proactive rather than waiting to be told.
• Answers/responds to patient call lights, telephone and voice communications/pages promptly.
• Follows standard work in post mortem care and transport.
• Follows standard work in responding to Code Blue.
• Maintains current knowledge through reading journals, attending meetings, and continuing education. Maintains certification.
• Transports medications within the hospital as requested and needed according to Hospital policy.
• Functions as a virtual sitter as assigned, observing patients for disruptive behavior or safety issues, and working collaboratively with bedside staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED