CNA - Primary Care Tech (Nights)

St. John's Health; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Health in Wyoming seeks a compassionate CNA/EMT/Paramedic to deliver patient-centered care in the PCU under RN supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, meals, mobilization, discharge support, and accurate reporting.

The role requires Wyoming licensure (CNA/EMS/Paramedic), BLS, CPI within 6 months, and strong communication and customer service skills. Position is hospital-based with on-site duties and potential unit float as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited CNA, Emergency Medicine Technician, or Paramedic course.
• Current Wyoming CNA license or WY EMS provider license or WY Paramedic License.
• Current BLS certification at time of hire.
• CPI certification within 6 months of hire.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to PCU, initiate vital signs, height/weight, and room setup.
• Provide AM, evening and personal care as needed; assist with meals.
• Record I&O and monitor patient condition as directed by RN.
• Assist with mobility, positioning, and use of assistive devices.
• Participate in rounds and follow plan of care with RN; assist discharge as directed.
• Collect specimens with two patient identifiers and transport to proper areas.
• Report changes in patient condition to RN/Charge RN promptly.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Wyoming CNA license

WY EMS provider license

WY Paramedic license

BLS certification

CPI certification

Job description

Job Description SummaryUnder the direction of the primary RN and under the supervision of the charge RN, along with collaborations of interdisciplinary team members, delivers individualized, patient centered care. This care is provided according to the scope of service for PCU and Wyoming State Certified Nursing Assistant license or Wyoming EMS Provider License.Essential Functions1. Patient Care ActivitiesAssists in admitting patients to PCU by opening the room, initiating vital signs, height and weight and white boards.Provides AM care, evening care and other personal care as needed throughout the shift.Takes vital signs, I&O, and height and weight as directed by RN.Assists with patient mobility, positioning using proper body mechanics and assistive equipment.Assists patient with meals, including ordering room service, assist or feeds patient as needed and picks up food trays.Makes rounds on patients, anticipates needs in a way that decreases patients need to use call lights, but when call lights are used, answers them and pages in a timely manner.Discuss and follows plan of care developed collaboratively with RN.Assists with discharge process as directed by RN.Collects specimens using 2 patient identifiers and appropriately transports to proper areas as directed.Reports any observed changes in patient condition/behavior to the RN or Charge RN in a timely manner.Uses universal precautions on all patients and specific isolation precautions as needed.2. Environmental ResponsibilitiesAppropriately handles and cares for patient's personal property from admission to discharge.Reports malfunctioning equipment and other problems to management.Cleans equipment between patients as needed and keeps hallways clear.Rounds on empty rooms to ensure \"perfect room\" readiness.3. Other ActivitiesAnswers phones and call lights at nurses station and relays messages.Relieves secretary for breaks and meals.Job RequirementsMinimum EducationRequired: Must have completed an accredited CNA or Emergency Medicine Technician or Paramedic course.Minimum Work ExperienceRequired: Effective and professional communication skills. Good customer service skills.Required Licenses: Must have a current Wyoming CNA license or WY EMS provider license or WY Paramedic License, current BLS at time of hire, and CPI certification within 6 months of hire.Functional DemandsWorking Conditions: Hospital medical/surgical unit. May float to other clinical units, frequent stressful situations. Must be on-site at the St. John's Health campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.Physical Requirements: 75% of the time standing and walking. Irregular hours, meals and breaks. Must possess sight/hearing senses to meet job requirements. Intermittent computer use. Must possess the ability to lift, push, pull and move patients, equipment and supplies. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.Direct Reports: NoneReports to: Clinical Manager RN PCUInternal and External Contacts: All hospital staff, patients and families/friends of patients, physicians, community agencies, visitors.Leadership CapabilitiesPatient Focus• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patients• Gets firsthand patient feedback and uses it for improvements• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients and gains their trust and respectInitiative• Doesn’t wait for others to tell him/her what to do; sees a problem or opportunity and immediately starts moving to address it• Finds his/her own motivation for completing work and accomplishing goalsComposure• Stays calm when times are tough• Maintains balance when the unexpected happensTime Management• Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently• Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities• Gets more done in less time than others