CNA MedSurg PT Days

Summit-Medical-Center-LL; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Medical Center is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff across units. You will assist with activities of daily living, transport patients, monitor vitals, perform glucometer tests and document results in accordance with policy.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA/EMT/MA training, and current CPR certification. Previous hospital experience is preferred, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient status and needs.
• Answer call lights and attend to or report needs.
• Obtain weights, vital signs and report results.
• Perform glucometer testing and report results.
• Transport, transfer, move and reposition patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and feeding.
• Assist admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies.
• Participate in quality assessment activities for continual improvement.

Skills

CPR certification

Glucometer testing

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Patient transport

ADLs assistance

Emotional support

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/EMT/Medical Assistant training

Tools

Basic Computer Knowledge

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.The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork 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 emptying, and surgical drains in accordance with established procedures.7. Assists patient with ambulation as ordered8. Assists patient with ADLs including cleansing of perineal area and catheter9. Assists patient with feeding/meals10. Assists patients with toileting and other 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 care16. 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. Current CPR certification through the American Red Cross only required.3. 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’scondition 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 for 12 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