Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 12 Hr.#12228
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Job #: 12228Job Category: NursingJob Type: Per DiemShift Type: VariableFacility:Department: Med Surg UnitsPay Range: $23.26/hr. - 31.25/hr.Open Date: 10.25.24Close Date:Qualifications:* High School Graduate or equivalent required* Current CNA certification required* American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certificationJob Details:Start Date:Open Until Filled.Qualifications:* High School Graduate or equivalent required* Current Certified Nurse Assistant Certification required* American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification* Experience Preferred* Must be willing to float to different floors as assigned.Duties &Responsibilities:Job SummaryParticipates as part of the team of nursing staff delivering basic nursing care to patients of all ages, pediatric to geriatric.Duties* Accurate observation recording and reporting of vital signs* Accurate recording and reporting of I/O* Accurate recording and reporting of weights* Accurate recognition of a patient in acute distress and reporting of condition* Identifies and reports problems based on patient observations* Evaluates patient's response to interventions and reports to charge nurse* Establishes priorities for patient care activities* Provides basic nursing care for patients under supervision of licensed nurse* Reports changes in patient's status, to the charge nurse and staff caring for patient* Documents nursing care consistent with hospital charting standards* Orients patients and family to unit environment* Relates unit policy regarding visitors to family and friends* Gives accurate report to team leader* Reports extraordinary patient problems to Supervisor, or Administrator as necessary* Follows chain of command to resolve patient or employee problems* Complies with hospital policies procedures for selected precautions i.e. seizure, suicide* Assist in preparing patient for operating room* Uses principles of body mechanics in mobilizing patient or object* Asks for help when lifting heavy patients* Complies with unit policies for immobilization and restraints* Complies with unit policies for electrical safety* Incorporates infection control principles in practice* Demonstrates skills related to the management of emergency situations* Complies with unit policy for cardio-pulmonary arrest* Demonstrates how to place STAT and Code 99 calls* States hospital DNR/DNI policy* Complies with policy regarding risk management* Complies with personnel policies* Takes action based on constructive performance evaluations and feedback* Takes responsibility for helping to meet own learning needs* Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, personnel, and the public* Responsible for maintaining current licenses/certificates on file* CPR* CNA* Completed skills list* Completes assignments, prior to end of shift* Attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings* Assists with PI studies* Makes suggestions for studies* Responds to corrective plans* Familiar with Nursing policy and procedure manual* Practices within scope of CNA certification* Performs other duties as assignedOther Info:Lifting requirements: Heavy: frequent lifting, not more than 50 pounds (with help) and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.Available Shifts:Per Diem Variable Days, Per Diem Variable Nights, Per Diem Variable