Certified Nurse Aide

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We have Contract role Certified Nurse Aide for client at Hot Springs SD. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.


Position Details:
Certified Nurse Aide- Hot Springs SD
Location : Hot Springs SD 57747
Duration : 13 weeks
Pay-rate : $25-$27 an hour

Job Summary
The CNA is responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care to patients and assisting in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse in a manner that is in keeping with the philosophies of the facility and the nursing department.


Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities including answering call lights, serving and collecting food trays, feeding patients as needed, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and all output to include drainage systems as ordered.
• Performs activities of daily living, i.e., dresses and undresses patient, bathes and performs personal cares to include oral hygiene, peri care, foley care, backrubs and shaving in a manner consistent with maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
• Performs routine treatments/procedures including warm and cold applications, and assists RN/LPN with complicated treatment procedures. Collects specimens, i.e., stool, urine or sputum. Takes and records vital signs, weights and height. Completes EKGs per order under supervision of the RN/LPN.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bed pan and urinal commode, and ambulating patients.
• Assists in preparations of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving patient admissions, transfers, emergencies and discharges. Assures patient rooms and work areas are clean and safe.
• Cares for patients in the ER under the supervision of the RN, and reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients to RN/LPN.
• Maintain established facility and department policies, procedures and objectives, fire, safety, environmental, quality assurance, hazardous material, and infection control policies. Knows personal role in fire drills.
• Attends required meetings, in-services, and educational programs; keeps up to date on posted information, notes and minutes. Serves on nursing service committees as requested.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates competence and dependability in performing patient care activities and treatments to ensure quality patient care.
• Displays initiative in performance of duties to ensure care is delivered and tasks are completed in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to take directions and follow through with tasks to ensure that patients in critical situations or specialty areas, i.e., ER, receive proper care.
• Is familiar with facility policies, procedures and objectives to function as a reliable member of the health care team.
• Displays cooperation with others to encourage a harmonious working relationship in nursing service as well as the facility.
• Displays ability to recognize and maintain the confidentiality, privacy and respect of the patient while performing cares in order to maintain the patient's dignity.
• Displays reliability and flexibility in regards to attendance and availability for work in the facility.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions; knowledgeable in location of equipment and supplies for unit is required.
• Visual and auditoria ability to observe current physical and mental statuses of patients and to detect any changes in this status.
• Ability to verbally communicate with patients, members of the health care team, visitors and family.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• Certified through the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Requires the ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Visual and auditorial ability to observe current physical and mental statuses of patients/residents and to detect any changes in status.
• Ability to verbally communicate with patients/residents, members of health care team, visitors and family.
• Received BLS-CPR Certification within 60 days of hire.

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Bhumika Mehani at email address View email address on click.appcast.io can be reached on # View phone number on click.appcast.io.

About generis tek : generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients' specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.