Acute Float Pool-Certified Nurse Asst

Renown Health; Reno (NV); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Renown Health in Reno, NV seeks an Acute Float CNA to provide activities of daily living and emotional support for Pediatric to Geriatric patients under the supervision of the unit manager or nurse on duty.

This role may float to Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows, and Renown Rehab Hospital, assisting with documentation and coordination of care across departments. Requires English proficiency, six months CNA experience, Nevada CNA license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level knowledge of English (reading, writing and speaking).
• Six months CNA experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide activities of daily living and emotional support to patients across age groups.
• Float to multiple units including ER and inpatient areas as assigned.
• Assist in documentation from pre-admission to discharge and coordinate care with other departments.
• Maintain unit supplies and interdepartmental communication; perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

English language proficiency

CNA experience

Formation

State of Nevada CNA License

Description du poste

The posted pay range represents the long-term earning opportunity for the position, while starting pay is based on the experience, skills, and qualifications each candidate brings to the role.

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the unit manager or nurse on duty, as defined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing, this position is responsible to provide or assist in activities of daily living, as well as emotional support to Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients. Direct supervision means direction given by the Manger or nurse on duty who is periodically available as the site where care is provided to a patient or available for immediate assistance. This position may be utilized as a float CNA in Acute Services Division, including Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows, and Renown Rehabilitation in the units where competencies are assessed and demonstrated.

Nature and Scope

This position provides personal hygiene, mobility, safety and comfort to Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients as direct by the professional nurse. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the uses of equipment specific to the area of employment. This position is responsible to annually demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, CPR and safe handling of hazardous materials.

Decisions referred to the manager or RN on duty include: information to and orders from the physician, administration of medication and IV’s, formulation of the patient care plan, the performance of nursing procedures and resolution of any unusual circumstances not included in current policies and procedures or standards of care.

This position is challenged to maintain accuracy; communicate effectively with different types of people; function effectively under stress; and the ability to identify and maintain priorities while responding simultaneously to requests from different people. This position is also challenged to remain courteous and tactful at all times.

The incumbent assists in procedures to facilitate the proper documentation of the patient care from pre-admission to discharge. The incumbent must be familiar with standard operating procedures in ancillary departments to schedule diagnostic tests and treatment without conflict. This position is responsible for the maintenance of unit supplies and interdepartmental communication. Incumbent responsible for other duties as assigned.

Acute Float Poll CNAs will float to the emergency room, all inpatient units, and other departments where CNAs are utilized at Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows, and Renown Rehab Hospital.

This position does provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Description

Education:

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

Experience

• Six months CNA experience preferred.

License(s)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada CNA License.

Certification(s)

• AHA BLS certification.

Computer / Typing

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.