Certified Nursing Assistant - (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

At SunCloud Health, we understand the importance of comprehensive evaluation, accurate determination of the appropriate level of care based on clinical condition, building integrated care teams around our patient’s condition, and providing a healing space—all optimally designed to treat the whole person. We believe integrated and continuous care is the key to helping our patients achieve and maintain long term health and wellness.

We care about results that matter to you, and we hold ourselves accountable for our role in the delivery of care. We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care at a reasonable price.

Our commitment is simple – we pledge to work with and for our patients in a way that puts them first and that enables us to provide the best possible care in an integrated and collaborative way. We will work with our patients’ families, their other providers and their payers to ensure our goals are aligned and in the best interest of our patients.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Monitoring patient health and measuring vital signs.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Assisting the healthcare team with administering treatments.
• Collecting liquid samples or specimens for testing.
• Performing basic procedures such as minor wound care, accu checks, ekg’s (as directed by nursing)
• Reporting any changes in patients' conditions to a registered nurse or physician.
• Timely safety rounds on all patients during the shift and documented.
• Maintaining close communication with the patient's healthcare team.
• Assisting with medical or behavioral emergencies
• Inspect the facility and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, PPE etc.)
• Provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service.
• Understand and maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• PCT/CNA certification.
• Experience working in patient care for 2 years minimum, behavioral health preferred.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of patient care practice, methods, and Illinois regulations.
• Strong patient relation skills with therapeutic communication
• Patience and compassion with all patients and staff

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