Certified Nursing Assistant

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming's stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully. Apply today and be part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital's mission of excellence!

JOB SUMMARY
The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Nursing Team Leader or other Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. The CNA implements directions from the nursing staff and physicians assisting with direct and indirect patient care. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff, and medical staff. As assigned, the CNA performs admission duties and ensures patient information is accurately obtained and updated in the hospital's computer system; prepares and compiles records in the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

Professional Practice

• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Adheres to professional guidelines for practice such as defined by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Collaborates with other departments in a professional manner as needed to provide patient-centered care. Consults with other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Communicates appropriately and clearly to NTL, physicians, co-workers and ancillary departments.
• Demonstrates effective communication, conflict resolution, team building, and leadership skills.
• Compliance with Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Kindness First Service Standards.
• Assists physicians and nursing staff with patient care duties within scope of practice: vital signs, positioning and transporting patients, weighing patients, etc.
• Prepares LDR in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for delivery.
• Prior to admission, ensures patient room is ready (e.g., bed made, names on white board, admission kit, etc.)
• Upon admission, greets and escorts patient to room, introduces patient to his/her roommate, other patients and staff, as appropriate. Makes the patient comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, explain room lay-out, bed controls, etc.) and stores patient's clothing.
• Upon transfer or discharge, assists with packing patient's personal possessions, transporting patient to his or her new room or to the receiving area. When necessary, assists with loading/unloading patients to/from vehicles.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit shift.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares LDR between patients.
• Notifies appropriate licensed nursing staff when patient condition/request warrants. These may include: changes in the patient's physical condition or mentation; patient's complaints of pain; or patient requests are outside the scope of care for a CNA.
• Responsible for the care of delivery instruments, including cleaning and processing.
• Responds appropriately to the patient in an emergency or physically distressful situation.
• Carries out surgical asepsis when setting up sterile instrument table.
• Assists with resuscitation efforts and emergency situations as requested, within scope of practice in OB, Nursery, and PEDS.

Quality

• Assists with patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Completes documentation that meets current standards and policies.
• Performs treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly with all health care team members.
• Provides care appropriate to disease condition and age of the patient within scope of practice.
• Assists physicians and licensed nursing staff with procedures and performs advanced/specialized skills according to training and scope of practice.
• Provides timely reports of all events such as near misses, adverse events, patient/family complaints, and any situation that affects the safe delivery of patient-centered care.
• Communicates improvement ideas to the Unit Manager.

Service

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Maintains good working relationships both within the department and with other departments.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social service/discharge planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.
• Assists as directed in general activities of the unit which may include: admissions, transfers, discharges, activities of daily living, recovery of surgical/labor patients, transporting patients, delivering specimens to the lab, and other duties as assigned or requested.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care/procedures and answers questions within the scope of CNA practice.

Disclaimer: The above description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed within this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
• Current unrestricted Wyoming Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) License required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum six months' related work experience, preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment.

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.


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