Patient Care Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) for the Med Surg unit on a full-time daytime shift. The role acts as an unlicensed team member supporting the RN with delegated tasks while delivering compassionate, safe patient care.

Ideal candidates will know CNA functions, have a HS diploma or GED, and at least 6 months of medical center experience; BLS is preferred. Strong teamwork and accurate documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general nursing assistant functions
• High School Diploma OR GED
• 6 months medical center experience
• Courses in medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Collects initial and ongoing 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.

Skills

Nursing assistant functions

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

Patient Care Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg - Full Time Great 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.

Shift

Full Time Days

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 within 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.

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.