Analytical Chemist

Precise Systems; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Systems is seeking a Nurse Aide (CNA) in Hopkinsville, KY to support licensed personnel in delivering quality patient care. The role requires patient hygiene assistance, ADLs, feeding, mobility, and comfort measures in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include reporting observations to nurses, maintaining clean, safe environments, and participating in orientation of new staff. Required: High School diploma or GED, completion of a Nurse Aide course, and current Kentucky CNA and BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Nurse Aide course completion or equivalent.
• CNA certification in Kentucky.
• BLS certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Provides for patient's personal hygiene: bedpans, baths, and related care.
• Assists with activities of daily living and meals.
• Monitors vital signs, I&O, and specimen collection.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and assists with transport.
• Reports patient observations to the nurse for assessment.

Skills

Mental Health Tech

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide course completion

Job description

Job Summary:

To assist licensed personnel in the delivery of quality patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Provides for patient's personal hygiene: gives bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assists with showers.
• Provides for activities of daily living: assists with meals and feeds patients; ambulates, turns, and positions patients; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Performs I&O, checks vital signs and weight, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
• Provides for comfort needs of patients.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
• Promptly answers patients' call lights and requests.
• Reports observations of a patient to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment.
• Instills confidence in the patient by maintaining a neat and clean appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.
• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
• Maintains good working relations among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.
• In special areas, performs duties as defined on specialized-skill list.
• With specialized training, and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to assigned area.
• Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.

Required Skills

Minimum Education:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent.

Required License/Certifications:

• Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (CNA).
• BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) Required. Must be current

Required Experience

• Mental Health Tech.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent.

Required License/Certifications:

• Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (CNA).
• BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) Required. Must be current