Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Short Stay Unit

Job Description

Job Description

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values

Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate

At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our professionals and the very best care to our patients. This position is responsible for assisting licensed Registered Nurses (RN) in the provision of basic patient care as outlined in the generic structure standards and Washington State’s Laws Relating to Nursing Care and Health Care Assistants. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Patient Care Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday from 11 : 00am - 7 : 30pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provides accurate and consistent inventory / ordering of supplies. Assists with stocking patient rooms and other areas as needed.
• Assists nursing staff / units with clerical functions, intra-inter-departmental communications and other duties as assigned. Provides other clerical services as deemed necessary by the Unit Director / designee.
• Performs basic duties / responsibilities such as : bathing patients, incontinent toileting care, vital signs, weights, dietary assistance, intake and output, mobility assistance, stable transport, turning and positioning, incentive spirometer / cough and deep breathing, oral suction, maintaining oxygen delivery, bowel care, OB peri-care, Cardiac / Apnea monitor maintenance, assist with basic procedures, and specimen collection.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to : security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The individual in this position reports to the Charge Nurse, RN, Department Director, House Supervisor. This position works closely with patients, physicians and others in order to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

As a Samaritan Healthcare professional, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, professional, physician, and student experience.