CNA - Flex Team - FT .9 Days

Sky Lakes Medical Center; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care. The role emphasizes accurate charting using medical terminology, adherence to infection control practices, and strong communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

You will perform vital sign checks, assist with activities of daily living, and uphold confidentiality while delivering professional, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Proficient in charting using medical terminology symbols and abbreviations.
• Accurate spelling for clinical documentation.
• Adherence to universal precautions for infection control.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Follows department procedures for shift change reports and rounds on all assigned patients after report.
• Distributes linens and supplies, maintains tidiness of patient rooms and common areas.
• Takes vital signs and documents results promptly in medical records; reports significant changes to RN.
• Assists with activities of daily living as appropriate for age/developmental level and condition.
• Demonstrates time management and professional conduct with patients, staff and families.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional appearance; communicates with courtesy and proper etiquette.
• Answers calls promptly, documents messages, and follows up as needed.
• Reports absences and return times to RN and Charge Nurse.

Skills

Charting symbols & abbreviations

Spelling accuracy

Infection control (universal PPE)

Interpersonal communication (written &

Job description

Required: Ability to chart using accepted medical terminology symbols, and abbreviations; Ability to spell correctly; Follow universal precautions for infection control; Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, communicate clearly in written and spoken word. Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to function as a team member in a multi-task oriented environment; and Maintain and enforce confidentiality and respect patient, family, and peer rights.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to withstand constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 lbs. or more, push/pull regulation hospital equipment, occasional sitting. Must be able to function during periods of stress, and exposure to trauma and/or disease and have the requisite visual, auditory and fine motor skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows department procedures for receiving and giving change of shift report.
• Makes rounds on all assigned patient immediately after report.
• Distributes linens and supplies, and maintains tidiness of patient rooms and “on-stage” public areas.
• Takes full set of vital signs and other authorized observations per instructions of the RN and/or unit policy. Documents results promptly and accurately in medical record. Immediately reports significant vital signs and/or changes in vital signs to RN.
• Performs authorized procedures and assists patient with activities of daily living as appropriate for age, developmental level, and condition.
• Demonstrates effective time management for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates professionalism during all levels of interaction with patients, medical staff, colleagues and patient families/significant others.
• Written communication is accurate, complete, legible and channeled correctly in a timely manner.
• Answers telephone and patient calls promptly and courteously using proper etiquette. Takes accurate telephone messages and follows up verbally and/or in writing on all calls in a timely manner.
• Reports absences from unit and return time to assigned RN and Charge Nurse without fail.
• Maintains the dignity and confidentiality of patients and employee at all times.
• Consistently maintains a professional appearance and dress. Wear name badge in accordance with hospital policy at all times.
• Resourceful, ability to think and act appropriately within OSBN authorized limitations and hospital policy.
• Inspires confidence from patients, visitors and coworkers by performing in a quite and unhurried manner to demands.
• Provides patient care and performs tasks using job skills and growth and development knowledge specific to patient’s age and developmental level.
• While performing job tasks, demonstrates awareness of cultural and spiritual practices of the customer(s).

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS Basic Life Support

Cert Nursing Assistant

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