CNA: Med-Surg Caregiver & Patient Support

Summit-Medical-Center-LL; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Medical Center in Edmond, OK seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care across nursing areas, transport patients safely, and perform dispatch/documentation tasks. The role includes providing observation for high-risk patients to maximize safety and handling receptionist duties to keep the unit running smoothly.

The position may involve cross-training across clinical areas and performing other duties as staffing demands evolve, while upholding center policies and patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient status and needs.
• Answers call lights and attends to or reports needs.
• Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results.
• Performs glucometer testing and reports results.
• Obtains specimens and transports them to designated tubes.
• Updates patient intake/output including oral intake, urine output and catheter output.
• Assists patient with ambulation as ordered.
• Assists patient with ADLs including perineal cleansing and catheter care.
• Assists patient with feeding/meals.
• Assists patient with elimination needs.
• Transports, transfers, moves and repositions patients.
• Makes occupied/unoccupied beds and maintains a safe, clean environment.
• Sets up simple traction.
• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assists with postmortem care including transport to the morgue.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and center information.
• Participates in quality assessment activities for continuous improvement.
• Develops effective working relationships with staff, patients, and families.
• Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records as required.

Skills

Nursing assistant training

Hospital experience

CPR Certification

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summit Medical Center in Edmond, OK seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care across nursing areas, transport patients safely, and perform dispatch/documentation tasks. The role includes providing observation for high-risk patients to maximize safety and handling receptionist duties to keep the unit running smoothly.

The position may involve cross-training across clinical areas and performing other duties as staffing demands evolve, while upholding center policies and patient