Patient Care Associate (CNA) Apprentice

Patient Care Associate (CNA) Apprentice

The Patient Care Associate Apprentice participates in a one (1) year Department of Labor Industry Recognized Apprentice program consisting of academics, preparation for Nursing Assistant certification, and work-based learning timeframe to develop talents. The program is designed to promote application of skill to encourage confidence, proficiency and competency. Classroom academics will take place at Singing River Hospital Pascagoula. Work assignments can be assigned to any of the Singing River Health System facilities. The Patient Care Associate Apprentice, under supervision and guidance, provides basic nursing care (i.e. personal and restorative care) to patients according to predefined guidelines; an established plan of care facilitated by a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse; and under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent required. License : N / A Certification : Must complete and maintain current BCLS certification within 3 months of hire date. Experience : Equivalent related work experience preferred. Reports to : RN responsible for patient care management / patient care during a shift, Patient Care Coordinator, Patient Care Manager, Instructor Supervises : None

Physical Demands : Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Potential exposure to communicable disease or radiation. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express / exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate and adroitly manage multiple pieces of equipment / tubes / invasive lines. Must be able to be active for extended periods without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may occur according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands : Must demonstrate keen mental faculties / assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication / speaking / enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations

Special Demands : Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word. This position is a part-time position and requires the individual to be scheduled and available to work at least 48 hours per four (4) week scheduling period or 72 hours per six (6) week scheduling period, to include twelve (12) weekend hours. The Flex Pool Nurse Technician must be willing to work on any other unit with similar skill set requirements for which the Flex Pool Nurse Technician has maintained competency. The Flex Pool Nurse Technician will work at least two (2) holiday shifts annually. Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area - with the employee providing his / her own transportation. Must have a valid driver license.