PCT PRN 7p

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the unit. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor patient comfort, and communicate needs to the registered nurse for timely care.

Under supervision, you will help with routine nursing tasks, observe patient conditions, and contribute to a safe, clean environment while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and set priorities under stress.
• Collaborates well within the nursing team and other departments.
• Willingness to perform related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Consult with supervisor on unit activities and patient care needs.
• Provide basic care to ill patients.
• Position, transfer, and assist with routine care and equipment.
• Record vitals and document patient information.
• Prepare rooms and beds for admissions and transfers.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Answer call lights and respond to patient needs.
• Assist with routine treatments under RN direction.
• Support admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Work as a member of the Patient Care Team in collaboration with direct care giver.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Task organization

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Patient Care Training program (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

State CNA licensure (preferred)

Job description

Description

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

Performs patient observation, documents patient care and response to care and communicates significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members.

Essential Functions

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provide basic care to ill patients.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room.
• Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN.
• Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
• Perform these duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Functions as a member of the Patient Care Team in conjunction with the Licensed Direct Care Giver

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Performs
• other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or GED.
• Successful completion of a Patient Care Training program preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• State Certified Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Experience

• Healthcare experience preferred.