GBC Med Surg CNA PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Bend Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) for part-time, PRN shifts in Great Bend, KS. The role involves assisting RNs, performing delegated tasks, and delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care to patients.

Required knowledge includes general nursing assistant functions and a high school diploma or GED, with BLS certification commonly expected. Prior hospital experience is preferred, and some states may require specific CNA licensure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general nursing assistant functions.
• Experience or coursework related to patient care and health monitoring.
• Basic patient care tasks per delegated plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Collects initial and ongoing data as delegated regarding patient health status.
• Follows an individualized plan of care to support patient outcomes.
• Performs delegated patient care activities and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Documents patient responses to interventions and therapies.
• Complies with safety policies and age-related restrictions as applicable.

Skills

General nursing assistant functions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical terminology courses

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

## GBC Med Surg CNA PRNApply: Great Bend, KS: Part time: Posted Today: R-58169# Position TitleGBC Med Surg CNA PRNGreat Bend Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Patient Care Assistant - GB is an unlicensed staff member who is accountable to and completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner, with excellent customer service at all times.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Collects initial and on-going data as delegated in regards to the health status of the patient based on chart documentation.* Follows an individualized plan of care that promotes positive immediate and long-term outcomes for the patient/family and reflects the plan of the entire health care team.* Carries out interventions safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes as delegated.* Accurately documents patient response to intervention /therapy based upon expected outcomes.* Carries out delegated patient care activities and communicates with other members of the healthcare team as evidenced by positive patient outcomes.* For safety reasons, employees under the age of 18 are not allowed to operate or assist with the operation of power-driven hoisting apparatuses including but not limited to: floor-based vertical powered patient/resident lift devices, ceiling-mounted vertical powered patient/resident lift devices, and powered sit-to-stand patient/resident lift devices (lifting devices).* For safety reasons, employees under the age of 18 are not allowed to provide care to patients where this is potential exposure to radioactive substances and/or to ionizing radiations.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** Knowledge of general nursing assistant functions **Preferred Education and Experience*** High School Graduate OR* General Educational Development* 6 months medical center experience* Courses in medical terminology **Required Licensure and Certification*** Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment* Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. **Preferred Licensure and Certification*** Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) **Knowledge Requirements*** 16- and 17-year-olds are eligible to be hired as a PRN.## Time Type:Part time## Job Requisition ID:R-58169