WOUND CARE - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team! JOB SUMMARY: The Wound Care Assistant (WCA) is accountable for assuring the provision of quality wound care to all wound clinic patients within his/her scope of practice. The WCA ensures that the patients’ physical and psychosocial needs are met in the clinic; all patients care is documented according to policy. This position is responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating quality patient care and within his/her scope pf practice.

Requirements

• Current License or certification as a CNA, Paramedic or EMT.
• BLS certification and renewal as required.
• Has the ability to successfully and competently utilize computer software for operation of department.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.
• Average Mental Capabilities: Able to exercise independent judgment with attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span, in order to listen, read and remember verbal and written instructions.
• Can understand input from the director concerning errors and instructions.
• Able to deal with difficult client situations and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
• Must be able to handle conflict issues with both patients and staff.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience: Preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates quality patient care that is consistent with the established policies and procedures of the clinic.
• Competently helps treat wounds of the following categories as directed by the Nurse or Wound Specialist: Venous, Arterial, Diabetic, Burns, Surgical, Neuropathic, Traumatic, Bacterial, Viral and Fungal.
• Is knowledgeable of the age specific attributes of the patients presenting for care.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Is responsible for making wound care decisions within his/her scope of practice (as described by licensure and/or hospital policy) relating to patient care and performing other duties and functions that include, but are not limited to those described.
• Utilizes effective human relations and communication skills when interfacing with physicians, practitioners, patients/families/significant others and takes positive action to resolves patient care problems.
• Promotes excellence in customer/quest/staff/professional relations.
• Conduct reflects the mission, vision and guiding principles of Mountain View Hospital and the Advance Care and Hyperbaric Center.
• Agrees to abide by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED