MEDSURG - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement

Discount on procedures

Résumé du poste

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team and provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients under RN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, reinforce hygiene, monitor intake/output, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications include completion of a CNA program and current BLS. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication with nurses and physicians, and adapting to patient needs in a busy clinical

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Basic dysrhythmia class with 84% or higher within 6 months of hire date.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients with daily living activities and basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment under RN/LPN supervision.
• Record intake/output and vital signs as directed.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the RN promptly.
• Assist with feeding and monitor fluid balance as age-appropriate.
• Adhere to dress code and maintain patient confidentiality.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Basic math

Formation

CNA program

BLS certification

Description du poste

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

Job Summary

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 under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Benefits

Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
• Ensures that patient’s needs are met at mealtimes and that patients receive their meals in a timely manner.
• Documents appropriate intake of meals.
• Documents appropriate intake and output of patients.
• Ensures that patient daily hygiene needs are met, i.e. bathing, brushing teeth, changing of bed linen, etc.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs or intake and output are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.
• Documents patient’s vital signs appropriately in the patients chart.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
• Demonstrates ability to assist 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 to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Demonstrates an ability to empty foley catheters, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, etc. and appropriately documents their evacuated volumes and inform nurse of volumes at least every 4 hours or more often if needed.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and performs patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Demonstrates use of universal precautions at all times.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat, clean and within facility standards.
• Completes annual education requirement.
• Maintains patient confidentially at all times.
• Reports to work on time when scheduled and completes work within designated times.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends at least 85% of staff meetings annually; read all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely manner.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Required to check emails and be responsible for its content at least once per week

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program. Current BLS. Complete a basic dysrhythmia class with an 84% or higher within 6 months of hire date.

Experience:

None required

Equipment/Technology:

Basic computer and typing skills. Operate vital sign monitoring devices and manual B/P equipment and use a glucometer.

Language/Communication:

Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic math.

Mental Capabilities:

Able to adapt and adjust to changes in patient load and needs in a tactful positive manner.

Interpersonal:

Ability to work well with others.