CNA MedSurg - PRN

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

Position Summary:Assists in patient care throughout nursing areas and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.Summit Medical Center's staffing is based on a team-based concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.Responsibilities:1. Observes and reports patient’s status and needs2. Answers call lights and attends to or reports needs3. Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results4. Performs glucometer testing and reports results5. Obtains specimens and transports to and sends through designated tube6. Updates patient Intake/Output including oral intake only, measured urine output, and measured urinary catheter output after emptying7. Assists patient with ambulation as ordered8. Assists patient with ADLs including cleansing of perineal area and catheter9. Assists patient with feeding/meals10. Assists patient with elimination needs11. Transports, transfers, moves and repositions patients12. Makes occupied/unoccupied beds and assists with maintaining a safe, clean and orderly environment13. Sets up simple traction14. Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges15. Assists with postmortem care including transport to the morgue16. Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary17. Performs other duties as assigned18. Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures19. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business20. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees21. Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy22. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center businessQualifications:1. High school graduate or equivalent2. Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant3. Previous hospital experience preferred4. Basic Life Support requiredSpecial Skills and Knowledge:1. Assist with care of the postoperative patient2. CPR Certification3. Basic Computer KnowledgeEssential Functions:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Attends hospital-sponsored and in-service training programs as required by department2. Maintains CPR certification3. Performs yearly Glucometer competency4. Compliance with the attendance policy5. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs6. Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changesPhysical/Mental Requirements for Position:1. Ability to read and write (legibly)2. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively3. Ability to document information accurately4. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals5. Ability to understand and resolve simple problems6. Ability to understand simple instructions7. Ability to constantly walk, stand up to eight hours8. Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending and twisting9. Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient10. Ability to see and hear and distinguish color11. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks12. Ability to function independently without constant supervisionBloodborne Pathogen Classification:Category 1-Occupational exposure