CNA - PRN/On-Call

Bath County Community Hospital; Hot Springs (VA); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bath County Community Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care in the Nursing – Med Surg department. Under supervision, you will assist patients with activities of daily living, provide basic care, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and current CNA certification in good standing. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this non-exempt role, with shifts requiring flexibility.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing (required).
• Meets communication needs of patient.
• Communicates clearly with team leader, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstrates flexibility and organization under stress.
• Treats patients and families with respect and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of patient and environmental safety; infection control guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to non-acute patients.
• Maintain safe, clean environment.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Support feeding and fluid balance per patient needs.
• Communicate patient changes to supervising nurse.
• Operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Participate in performance improvement goals.

Connaissances

Communication

Flexibility

Professionalism

Patient safety

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing

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Department: Nursing – Med Surg

Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

$17.41- $2077/Hr.

Position Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Essential Functions

• Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice
• Reports any changes observed in condition/behavior of patient to the Nurse
• Meets communication needs of patient
• Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant scope of practice
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms, nursing unit and supply area
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
• Communicates to the nurse any observed changes in patient status and responses
• Maintains awareness of the needs of the general patient population
• Assists with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care; answers questions within scope of practice
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians
• Communicates appropriately with other departments
• Ensures patient charges are entered in a timely fashion
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization and ability to function under stressful situations
• Responds to patients in emergency or physically distressing situations
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality
• Interacts professionally with patient/family
• Maintains a good working relationship within the Department and with other departments
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly
• Participates in Performance Improvement goals and identifies processes to improve
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient and environmental safety
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate infection control guidelines and use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Participates in required and elective educational activities to develop and maintain skills and completes them in a timely manner
• Attends department and hospital meetings, as required
• Complies with all BCH policies and procedures including professional licensure criteria in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines
• Because of the fluctuating demands of hospital operations, helps others when needed and may be expected to perform other tasks or work hours outside the scheduled shift as needed

Position Standards

• Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant
• Performs duties within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms, nursing unit and supply area
• Communicates observed changes in patient status and responses to the Nurse

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent
• Current state Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing (required)
• Meets communication needs of patient
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization and ability to function under stressful situations
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient and environmental safety
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate infection control guidelines and use of appropriate personal protective equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, push/pull, and lift weights up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity, coordination, and range of motion required to perform patient care tasks

Working Conditions

• Exposure to various environmental conditions, including indoor and outdoor settings and temperature fluctuations
• Exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, or chemical hazards
• Risk of electrical shock and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Requires use of personal protective equipment and adherence to infection control guidelines
• May involve stressful situations and changing hospital operational demands

Additional Information

Bath Community Hospital reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed to support organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bath Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates without regard to legally protected characteristics.