CNA PRN II, Flex Nursing - 12920

CNA PRN II, Flex Nursing

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Nights - Varies

Under the supervision and guidance of a Licensed Vocational Nurse, or a Registered Nurse, the CNA is responsible for assisting with direct patient care within the scope of their practice as well as other work on the unit which supports the patient environment. The CNA assists staff to ensure optimal patient care and assists the healthcare team to provide and maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients. Work will include components of direct patient care, nutrition, observation, documentation, transportation of patients and supplies, and general maintenance of the patient environment. The CNA is responsible for maintaining his/her own clinical and mandatory education requirements and for meeting the established standards of their profession as well as those accountable for his/her practice, assigned duties/patient care, and is an advocate for patients/families and their profession. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific patient populations and cultural diversity during the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Promotes an environment of care. Supports the organizational vision and mission.

Graduated from an accredited Certified Nurse Assistant or PCT program

Current CNA or Patient Care Tech certification required.

Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.

Good written and verbal communication skills required.

Ability to read, write and speak English, required

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians

Prefer hospital experience

One (1) year continuous experience preferred.

Able to adjust and/or troubleshoot monitoring equipment, and computer equipment.

Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.

Exhibits tact, enthusiasm, and patience.

Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.

Must have proficient organizational skills and computer skills

Must have excellent customer service skills.

High degree of competency/experience in general.

Current Texas CNA license required.

Requires good communication and organizational skills.

Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practice

Adhere to instructions issued by the department's leadership and perform duties in accordance with established DHR routines, methods and techniques, and in compliance with the recognized policies, procedures, standards and practices and within the state Regulatory Acts

Follows Standard Precautions and OSHA Guidelines. Follows specific precautions (i.e. MRSA, contact, respiratory) as necessary

Maintain an organized, neat, well stocked resident unit

Prepare and maintain a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms and in a timely manner

Assist with admissions to the unit, Orient family members/responsible parties to the unit; provide hospitality to residents' families/responsible parties

Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable environment for every resident

Participate in and receive report daily at start of shift. Plan and organize work assignment; prioritize the specific needs of residents

Support nursing staff in a calm, efficient manner during acute, emergency situations

Bathe residents by multiple methods: tub/whirlpool, shower, bed bath and perineal care.

Dress and groom (brush hair, shave, oral hygiene, etc. ) residents

Provide nail care

Make occupied and unoccupied beds

Measure and report vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure

Weigh residents monthly as ordered and record

Measure and record intake and output

Provide care to minimize the risk of skin breakdown by being attentive to the resident's hygiene, proper positioning and injury prevention. Observe and report the presence of skin breakdown to nursing staff.

Properly and safely lift, move transfer and position residents in bed, wheelchairs and while using other equipment

Safely feed residents as ordered, following prescribed feeding protocols. Record resident's intake and report any changes.

Provide adequate care to ill/injured residents under the direction of the nursing staff.

Apply adaptive devices and restraints as ordered. Monitor residents closely per DHR policies and procedures

Accurately observe, recognize changes and report to nursing staff in a timely fashion. Communicate any changes from norm, of "unusual" observation to the nurse in a timely fashion. Report accidents, with or without injury, promptly to immediate supervisor.

Comply with policies, procedures and specific protocols for resident's lifts and transfers as designated by the care plan. Willingly seek help and assist others in lifting activities

Cooperate with other staff members to ensure maximum residents care and completeness of assignment. Assist peers with job task; offer to help peers as time permits. Work with others as a team to assure residents are out of bed, routine care is being provided and positioning is routinely being done. Bring patient care issues to the attention of the Charge nurse.

Two (2) shifts (24 hours) a week or four (4) shifts (48 hours) per pay period

One weekend a month (AM Saturday & Sunday/PM Friday & Saturday)

Must work one major, one minor holiday plus two high-need days per year

Lines of Responsibility:

1. Charge Nurse ? 2. Department Director ? 3. Vice President of Nursing

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height. - Yes - Kneeling - Yes

Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs. - Yes - Walking - Yes

Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs. - Yes - Standing/Squatting - Yes

Straight pulling - Yes - Sitting - Yes

Pulling hand over hand - Yes - Pushing - Yes

Repeated bending - Yes - Stooping/Bending - Yes

Reaching above shoulder - Yes - Climbing Stairs - Yes

Simple grasping - Yes - Climbing Ladders - No

Dual simultaneous grasping - Yes - Depth Perceptions needed - Yes

Ability to see - Yes - Identify Colors - Yes

Operating office equipment - Yes - Twisting - Yes

Operating mechanical equipment - Yes - Crawling - No

Ability to read and write - Yes - Ability to Count - Yes

Ability to hear verbal communication without aid - Yes - Operating Personal Vehicle - Yes

Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication - Yes - Other: Ability to deal with stress - Yes

OSHA Category - III - -

The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3

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