CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT-RENAL CARE 3W3

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville is seeking dedicated individuals to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Responsibilities include assisting patients with personal care tasks, measuring vital signs, and maintaining cleanliness in patient areas.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, be a Certified Nursing Assistant, and be willing to support patient comfort and hygiene needs while communicating effectively with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate patient care issues clearly to nursing staff.
• Ability to discuss care with patients, families, and department staff.
• Ability to execute tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care tasks like bathing and grooming.
• Clean and maintain patient rooms and equipment.
• Measure and record vital signs accurately.
• Report patient status changes to nursing staff.
• Document patient care in medical records.

Skills

Patient care communication

Task independence

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Certified

Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

• 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)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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.