Compassionate CNA: Patient Care & Vital Signs Focus

Bothwell Regional Health Center; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bothwell Regional Health Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide population-specific care, assist with data collection for objective assessment, and report needs to the charge nurse/team leader. You will work under the charge nurse/team leader to support patient care within the scope of nursing practice.

You will participate in patient activities such as bathing, vital signs, glucose monitoring, and daily care, while ensuring patient safety, proper documentation, and compliance with

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of certified nurse assistant course.
• BLS certification within 6 months of employment.
• MO CNA, EMT, or have completed Fundamentals Class in Nursing school.
• Successful completion of hospital orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate care to patients, including bathing, vital signs, glucose monitoring, walking, and answering the call light as needed.
• Report abnormal vital signs and glucose reading to nurse who is overseeing patient care.
• Report a change in-patient to nurse taking care of patient.
• Documentation in the EMR that are accurate and detailed if needed.
• Provide clean environment care (straightening up rooms, emptying drains).
• Provide protection of medical record and maintain HIPPA compliance.
• Fill out incident reports as needed for actual events and near misses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of certified nurse assistant course

Job description

Bothwell Regional Health Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide population-specific care, assist with data collection for objective assessment, and report needs to the charge nurse/team leader. You will work under the charge nurse/team leader to support patient care within the scope of nursing practice.

You will participate in patient activities such as bathing, vital signs, glucose monitoring, and daily care, while ensuring patient safety, proper documentation, and compliance with