CERTIFIED NURSING ASSIST-MED/SURG IMCU

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, IN is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, focusing on comfort, safety and hygiene for assigned patients. You will assist with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating and bed care, while documenting care and reporting changes to licensed staff.

CPR certification and CNA certification are preferred. Minimum education includes a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly communicate patient's status to Licensed Nursing Staff.
• Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
• Nurse Assistant certification and CPR are preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, transporting and bed making.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, patient rooms and areas as assigned.
• Measures and records vital signs and intake/output as directed.
• Reports status changes to licensed nursing staff and documents in the medical record.

Skills

Clear communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Nurse Assistant Preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant Certified

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff, provides direct patient care to assigned patients to assure patient comfort, safety and hygiene needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with basic patient care related tasks, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, transporting and making beds.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, patient rooms, and other areas as assigned.
• Measures and records vital signs to include blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, glucometer, oxygen saturation, weight intake and output, and food consumption.
• Reports on patient's status changes or requests to licensed nursing staff as observed during rounding and answering the call lights.
• Documents patient care information per policies and procedures in the medical record.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements)

• Ability to clearly communicate patient's status and care issues to Licensed Nursing Staff.
• Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families, the public and other staff of the department.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• 1 Healthcare/Medical - Nurse: Assistant Preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certified
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE: Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.