E.D. CNA/CLERK (FT 36 HRS.) 1CG02

Penobscot Valley Hospital; Lincoln (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Penobscot Valley Hospital is seeking emergency department nursing assistants for night shift. The role is full-time, 36 hours, with weekends and holidays, and union benefits.

Responsibilities include EKGs, venipuncture, bladder scans, vital signs, and patient rounding, with documentation in the EMR system. CNA certification in Maine is required, along with BCLS; candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must have Maine CNA certification and be registered with the State CNA Registry.
• BCLS certification required or able to obtain.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish priorities.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs and venipuncture for blood collection.
• Performs bladder scans for adults 18+ and administers routine nursing tasks.
• Maintains EMR documentation and communicates with RN and physicians.
• Performs and documents vital signs, rounds every 60 minutes, and supports patient comfort.
• Assists with transfers, education, and age-appropriate care.

Skills

CNA skills

Patient rounding

Vital signs

Infection control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maine CNA certification

Tools

EKG

Venipuncture

Bladder scans

Surveillance culture swab

EMR documentation

Restraints use

Job description

Description

1CG02

PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.

Position is full time, 36 hours, night shift, including weekends and holidays in the Emergency Department.

Hourly rate, shift differential as worked, non-exempt, union.

10PM - 10AM

Job Functions

1. C.N.A.’s may perform skills approved through their governing body. These skills are listed at www.maine.gov/dhhs/d/rs/cna/definitions.html. They may also perform other responsibilities approved by PVH while maintaining the C.N.A.’s scope of practice. They are listed in the remainder of this Job Function section.
2. Performs EKG.
3. Performs venipuncture for blood collection purposes.
4. Performs bladder scans on an adult patient, age 18 or older.
5. Obtain swab for surveillance culture.
6. Performs and documents repeat vital signs and weights, and chemstrips where indicated. Repeat vital signs will be conducted every hour for all patients in ED for more than one hour.
7. Performs patient rounding every 60 minutes for needs of patient comfort.
8. Meets personal care needs, i.e. bathing, hygiene, toileting and dressing.
9. Documents care given in electronic medical record.
10. Provides on going report to RN.
11. Reviews all new policies and procedures.
12. Answers call bells and phone promptly.
13. Uses restraints properly and avoids use if possible.
14. Instructs patients on transfers, ambulation, and care being given.
15. Explains aspects of routine care to patients and family members.
16. Assists with family education of patient abilities and needs.
17. Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multi disciplinary team member supports and assists team members in all activities.
18. Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentations and with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.
19. Ensures supplies and equipment are stocked and in safe working condition.
20. Responsible to notify nursing management of equipment failure or equipment functioning concerns.
21. Functions as a chaperone for examinations, assessments and treatments.
22. Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
23. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.
24. Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.
25. Maintains patient comfort and privacy for the patient.
26. Enhances professional growth and development through participating in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Shows responsibility for ongoing education as needed.
27. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
28. Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
29. Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary within the scope of practice.
30. Assist with crutch use and training.
31. Assists with splinting, dressings and use of ace wrap when ordered by provider.
32. Assists in maintaining neatness in the Emergency Department. Performs routine cleaning of rooms and equipment between patients.
33. Adheres to infection control standards.
34. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
35. Keeps abreast of policy/institutional changes, which are pertinent to the C.N.A. role.
36. Attends departmental staff meetings. (minimum 80%)
37. Attends mandatory in-services.
38. Transports patients as needed.
39. Makes appointments as necessary and documents in EMR.
40. Assists providers with getting previous medical records.
41. Completes check of documentation deficiencies recovered by coders and forwards to appropriate provider, RN or documenter.
42. Participates with departmental QI/QA projects.
43. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Disaster/Emergency Response: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum requirements: Excellent communication skills and able to establish priorities. Has the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Maintains current Maine CNA certification, and registered with the State CNA Registry. BCLS certification. Basic arrhythmia course completion (may be obtained within six months of hire).