Nurse Assistant (CNA, PCT) - Special Care Telemetry

Nurse Assistant (CNA, PCT) - Special Care Telemetry Position Summary: The Nurse Aide performs activities which assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of the RN or LPN. Performs additional competencies to enhance coordination and collaboration of patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. Ensures accurate and clear communication to patients, families, and other employees at all times and assists with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and clean environment. Maintains an accurate medical record. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Qualifications Education/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not required, or active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire. Completion of classroom education on Nurse Aide competencies and written verification of such competencies in the clinical area required within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment. Competencies: Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English. Basic computer skills are necessary. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides general aspects of patient care that meet physical and/or psychosocial needs, within the nursing assistant's scope of practice. Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Communicates any observed changes in patient status and responses to the RN or LPN. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patients complain of pain. Collects, reports, and assists in documentation of data. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations. Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, coworkers, and other members of the health care team. Performs other duties as assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit. Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admission and discharge, as necessary. Performs duties as oriented, including removal of a saline lock, removal of a Foley catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying a Jackson‑Pratt drain, telemetry application and performing EKGs, disconnect/reconnect Salem sump, glucose meter usage, measure and record nasogastric drainage and other duties as assigned. Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 24. Schedule: Part-time (2–39 hours) #J-18808-Ljbffr