Certified Nursing Assistant-Acute MedSurgical A-PRN

Description

Summary :

Under the direct supervision

of a Registered Nurse / licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with

routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit.

This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and

patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be

supportive in nature.

Responsibilities : Meets

expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of

Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

Completes pertinent documents.

Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV

pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.

Assures that all patient belongings accompany

the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.

Safely transports stable patients as

required.

Maintains security / confidentiality

when transporting patients and interacting with family and

visitors.

Cleans, procures and returns

equipment and supplies.

Run errands for the

unit as required.

Assist Licensed personnel

• in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times;

replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as

appropriate.

Perform unit-specific patient

care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on

the flowsheet.

Identify obvious changes in

the patient's condition and take responsibility for

reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.

Assist with the ordering and maintenance of

stock items according to established inventory when needed.

Keeps unit supplies in an organized and

orderly fashion.

Respond appropriately to

emergencies.

Communicate effectively with

other team members during and between shifts.

Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.

Appropriately adapt assigned patient

assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate the

unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other

developmental needs of each patient served.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care

responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and

developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

High School Diploma or

equivalent preferred.

Experience

Patient care

experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or

Certifications

CNA License

in state of employment required.

BLS

required.

Work Schedule : TBD

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed