Certified Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

WellSpan Health

Waynesboro (Franklin County)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

WellSpan Waynesboro Med Surg is seeking a part-time nursing assistant/NAP to provide direct patient care on a busy medical-surgical unit in Waynesboro, PA. The role involves night shifts with a 24-hour work-week average, including every third weekend and holiday.

Scope includes vital signs, ADL assistance, EKGs, and Point-of-Care testing. The ideal candidate has less than 1 year of relevant experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and BLS and CNA credentials available at hire.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Less than 1 year relevant experience required.
BLS and CNA required upon hire.
Ability to perform activities of daily living and monitor vital signs.

Responsibilities

Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients.
Monitors patient condition levels and reports changes to the RN.
Performs hourly rounds to identify patient needs and ensure safety.
Obtains and documents vital signs (temp, BP, pulse ox, weight).
Performs Point-of-Care testing and quality control procedures.
Transports patients to tests and procedures.
Maintains stock levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.

Skills

Vital signs administration

Nursing care

EKG

Patient safety

Point-of-Care testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Part Time (48 Hours Biweekly)

Night Shift

2-12 hr shifts per week

Every 3rd weekend and Holiday

1745-0615

WellSpan Waynesboro Med Surg is a fast-paced, 35-bed unit that prioritizes patient-centered care. Our unit is dedicated to providing high-quality care to adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Med Surg specializes in assessment, treatment, monitoring, and recovery of patients requiring medical management, post-operative care, telemetry monitoring, and interdisciplinary support. Our team is composed of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants who collaborate to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care focused on safety, healing, and positive patient outcomes. We pride ourselves on teamwork, communication, and advocacy for all.

General Summary

Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment, and performs special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including activities of daily living and the removal of peripheral IVs and indwelling urinary catheter.
Monitors patient condition levels; recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
Possess the knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Performs purposeful hourly rounds to identify and address patient needs.
Obtains and electronically documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, respiration and pulse.
Train and precept new employees.
Performs Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
Prepares patients for tests, procedures, etc. and transports patients to tests, procedures and different levels of care.
Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
Performs EKGs and transmits studies.
Obtains and removes equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment appropriately and completing electronic requests for equipment repairs.
Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.
Responsible for stocking patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels.

Common Expectations

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Attends meetings as required.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Physical Demands