Description:Patient Care Associate (CNA) - Overnight shift, Part Time 32 hours
- Check out our NEW Rates $$ and Sign On Bonus, up to $1,000 Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse.
- Patient care plan is carried out as directed by Registered Nurse.
- Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting, grooming, changing bed linen, etc. per established guidelines.
- Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting and turning, andusing adaptive and transfer equipment per established guidelines.
- Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose are performed per established guidelines.
- Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to meet patients need.
- Patient rounds are performed regularly, and call lights are answered promptly to meet patients needs.
- Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to established standards.
- Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and clean environment.
- Specimens are obtained andlabeled consistent with established procedures.
- Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.
- Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
- SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications:
Education/Degree
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required unless candidate holds a nursing assistant certification.
Experience/Certification
Required
- Recent experience and/or training in clinical patient care required.
Preferred
- Enrollment in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant (PA) undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire. OR
- Possession of a valid license, certification, or enrollment as a student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT-accredited program at the time of hire.
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required:
- Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
- Must demonstrate basic skills in math and computer science.
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform, modify, and record all physical therapy skills with relevance to appropriate thoroughness and sequencing.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
- Knowledge of DPH/OEMS regulations.
Preferred:
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
- High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Attention to detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment:
Activity
Amount of Time Spent
None1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme cold (non weather)
X
Work in high place(s)
X
Work in confined space(s)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Risk of radiation exposure
X
Exposure to blood borne pathogens