CNA FLOATER (FT 36 HRS Nights) 1CN01
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CNA FLOATER (FT 36 HRS Nights) 1CN01

Penobscot Valley Hospital

Location: Lincoln,ME, USA

Date: 2024-12-02T07:00:20Z

Job Description:
1CN01 PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical. Position is full time, 36 hours, Night shifts floating between Med-Surg and Emergency as needed. Hourly rate, non-exempt, union position. Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Job Functions
  • Listens to shift report and collects data to complete assignment.
  • Reviews care plan and nursing care orders.
  • Makes initial rounds and greets each patient assigned.
  • Performs vital signs and weights, and chem strips where indicated.
  • Assists with meal service by passing trays, offering alternatives, and assisting with eating; supplies fresh water.
  • Checks for incontinence as applicable.
  • Performs hourly rounding on all assigned patients for turning, repositioning, and toileting as needed.
  • Assist patients with personal care needs, i.e. bathing, hygiene, toileting and dressing.
  • Documents care given in electronic medical record.
  • Attends staff meetings and education.
  • Provides on going report to RN as needed.
  • Reviews all new policies and procedures.
  • Adjusts work load with co-workers.
  • Answers call bells and phone promptly.
  • Performs rounds to pick up and organize patient rooms.
  • Uses restraints properly and avoids use if possible.
  • Instructs patients on transfers, ambulation, and care being given.
  • Explains aspects of routine care to patients and family members.
  • Assists with family education of patient abilities and needs.
  • Assist with registration process off hours as needed.
  • Assist with chart preparation and transfer information off hours as needed.
  • Performs specimen collection and proper labeling within scope.
  • Quality Improvement Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence. As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital's response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. CNA certification and registered with the State CNA Registry. BLS certification. Benefits PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for dental, life and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.
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