Certified Nurse Assistant - Pulmonary Medical

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital's Pulmonary Medical Unit seeks a dedicated SRNA-eligible aide to provide direct patient care under a nurse's supervision. You will greet patients, assist with admissions and discharges, and maintain accurate EMR documentation to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires basic telemetry monitoring, safe handling of medications per policy, and strong communication with the care team to support patient safety and experience.

Competenze

• SRNA certified in Kentucky and eligible to work as a State Registered Nurse Assistant.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; healthcare experience advantageous.

Mansioni

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Greet and orient patients; document progress in EMR accurately and timely.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges and transport as needed.
• Monitor telemetry and report rhythm changes; maintain safety and infection control.

Conoscenze

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Teamwork

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

SRNA certification (Kentucky)

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Strumenti

EMR system

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

Descrizione del lavoro

Weekend Requirements: One | Work Hours: 6a-6p | Status: Full Time - 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Pulmonary Medical UnitJob Summary:Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. Works collaboratively with the care team.Job Responsibilities:Greets and orients new patients to the hospital environment, room and unit routines. Creates positive patient experience by focusing on what matters most to the patient and visitor/s.Fosters patient engagement by involving the patient and/or significant others in handoff to proactively meet patient needs and assure a safe environment through intentional rounding.Provides ongoing communication through regular updates to the patient-room care board.Promotes a Culture of Safety by mindfully integrating Error Prevention tools into daily routines.Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse and reports abnormal findingsDocuments patient progress toward goals and ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.May monitor tube system and handle medication in accordance with medication safe handling practice.May update diet orders and verifies tray deliveries meet diet requirements.May electronically transfer patients in and out of the unit including facilitation of direct admit process, completion of discharge in electronic medical record (EMR), assembling paper-lite chart, and assisting with patient bed placement.May arrange for patient transport services.May enter work orders and obtain supplies from materials.May enter staff assignments into Responder 5 System and verify staff have logged in and out of the system.May perform continuous observation of EKG monitors for assigned groups of patients, while communicating to appropriate staff any changes in cardiac rhythm, including interpreting and documenting rhythm, heart rate, and appropriate measurements in the electronic medical record (EMR).May run telemetry strips whenever a significant change in rhythm, rate, or conduction occurs, and/or according to policy and scan all appropriate strips into EMR per policy.”May determine, review, and revise alarm settings for each patient based on physician orders and/or telemetry protocols and policies. Will also troubleshoot alarms, monitors, batteries, and equipment problems.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Position Requirements:Work ExperienceNo experience requiredEducationHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferredLicensure/Certification/RegistrationSRNA - Certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire ANDBLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this positionOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Additional Job Information:This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyCarrying 2575 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: FrequentlyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: OccasionallyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: High-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.