Aide Clinical Assistant - Surgery Unit, CNA

Aide Clinical Assistant - Surgery Unit, CNA

Lynd, MN $32,099 - $39,099 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Support nursing practice and care delivery through a blend of direct patient care, communication, and clerical duties.

Essential Responsibilities:

Fiscal Responsibility:

• Use supplies and equipment efficiently.
• Complete assignments promptly and leave shifts on time using the timekeeping system.
• Demonstrate productivity and accept extra duties and float assignments.
• Fill out work orders and support unit goals to reduce waste.

Quality:

• Participate and document according to unit standards and stay current with policy updates.
• Problem-solve and multitask within scope of practice.
• Offer suggestions to improve unit flow and patient experience.
• Accept delegated tasks appropriately and engage in teamwork.

Patient Satisfaction:

• Promote patient satisfaction through recognition and timely responses.
• Use personal electronic devices professionally and maintain a quiet environment.
• Practice purposeful patient rounding and excellent guest relations.

Patient Safety:

• Practice safe patient mobilization and fall prevention.
• Use two patient identifiers for all tasks and point-of-care testing.
• Report unusual occurrences using the event management system.
• Adjust care routines to meet individual patient needs.
• Adhere to HIPAA and social media policies.

Professional Growth:

• Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, including orientation and cross-training.
• Demonstrate leadership, serve as a resource, and participate in councils and preceptorships.
• Identify professional development needs and collaborate with management.
• Participate in departmental goal development and in-services.

Customer Service:

• Engage patients and families with professionalism and flexibility.
• Practice AIDET communication (Acknowledge, Identify, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).
• Promote teamwork and maintain positive interdepartmental relationships.
• Provide holistic care for diverse patient populations.

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA license with 5+ years experience accepted in lieu of diploma or GED.
• Basic BLS certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Work Shift: 1st Shift, Part-time, 24 hours weekly.

This position is located in a regional healthcare facility serving the Midwest area.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc