MedSurg Float Pool- Dual role (CNA/UC) 36-hour Day position: E/O weekend & holiday

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator (CNA/UC) to join the unit-based patient care team. You will perform direct patient care tasks including activities of daily living, vital signs, glucometry, EKGs, weights and intake/output data collection, while also handling transport, restocking and unit coordination.

The role involves responding to patient and family needs, supporting efficient unit operations, and performing clerical duties within hospital

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care, good organizational skills, personal maturity, accuracy and flexibility.
• Previous knowledge of medical terminology, typing, computer skills and Unit Secretary experience preferred
• Successful completion of orientation
• Proficient in English
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole
• Ability to perform simple math calculations
• Develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient
• Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and physicians

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care tasks including activities of daily living, vital signs, glucometry, EKGs, weights and intake/output data collection.
• Perform indirect care tasks such as transportation, restocking and obtaining patient care supplies.
• Respond to patient and family needs in a timely manner and support efficient unit operation.
• Handle clerical, receptionist and unit coordinating duties on patient care units.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing

Computer skills

Unit Secretary experience

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Math calculations

CQI awareness

teamwork

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

BLS competent

Certification as a nursing assistant

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Performing under the direction of the RN/LPN and as a member of the unit-based patient care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator (CNA/UC) performs duties of direct and indirect patient care. The direct patient care tasks include but are not limited to activities of daily living, vital signs, glucometry, EKG's, weights and Intake/Output data collection. Indirect patient care activities include, but are not limited to, transport, restocking and/or obtaining patient care supplies. In addition, the CNA /UC is responsible for responding in a timely manner to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit. They function within policies, procedures and guidelines of Sturdy Memorial Hospital in accordance with Joint Commission, CDC and OSHA standards. In addition, the CNA/UC will perform clerical, receptionist and unit coordinating duties on individual patient care units.

Education/Training

• High School Graduate or equivalent


• Previous knowledge of medical terminology, typing, computer skills and Unit Secretary experience preferred


• Successful completion of orientation

Licenses/Certification

• BLS competent


• Certification as a nursing assistant

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care, good organizational skills, personal maturity, accuracy and flexibility.


• Previous knowledge of medical terminology, typing, computer skills and Unit Secretary experience preferred


• Successful completion of orientation


• Proficient in English


• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole


• Ability to perform simple math calculations


• Develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility


• Demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient


• Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and physicians

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA

Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS

Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Able to lift, push, pull without restriction, able to use proper body mechanics, able to sit and stand for prolonged periods; exposure to blood, body fluids, tubing condensates, airborne and other infectious materials.

Salary Range: $17.64-$26.58

Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health's benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.