Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant-Cancer Center Infusion (Full Time M-F 8a-5p)

CNA FT M-F 8a-5p Lubbock, TX

The UMC Cancer Center has a Clinic and Infusion Center that provide care to adult and pediatric patients with non-cancerous, hematology and/or oncology conditions. Chemotherapy administration and practices are followed using ONS guidelines and institutional policies and procedures. Protocol participation is also available. Therapies include but are not limited to: chemotherapy via ambulatory infusion pump, intravenous, intrathecal, IM or SQ route, therapeutic phlebotomy, administration of blood and blood products, anti-emetic therapy, IV immunotherapy and IV hydration.

Qualifications: CNAs have completed Nurse Aide course and present Nurse Aide certification or have documented one-year experience as a Nurse Aide or have military training equivalent to a Nurse Aide. PCA or PCT certification also acceptable Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association OR for Nurse Assistant A nursing student who has completed approximately one quarter of their licensed vocational nursing curriculum and clinical experience as evidence by submission of transcripts and completed Nurse Aide Skill Validation Form.

Job Summary: The Nursing Assistant will perform tasks which involve specified services for patients delegated by a Licensed Nurse. Has a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies.

Reports To:

Job Specific Responsibilities:

I. Clinical Standards

Quality Patient Care- Provide quality patient care adhering to safety practices and proper clinical documentation. Quickly adjusts to quality initiatives and change. Contributes to the success of the nursing unit with specific strategic plans.

Reporting and Documentation

Hospital Wide Quality Metrics

Stewardship- Cost Center actual expenses in comparison to flex budget

II. Professional Growth & Development

Staff Meeting Attendance

Development of Nursing Profession

III. Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes (NDNQI quality data Units that do not monitor specific indicators will use the hospital wide scoring for the year)

Performance/Evaluation Criteria: Below 25th percentile, Below the mean, Below the 50th percentile, above the 75th percentile, or Above the 90th percentile

Falls with Injury

Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcer

Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI)

Education and Experience: One year of previous/recent Nurse Aide experience preferred or has military training and experience equivalent to a nurse aide.

Required Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Nursing Aide Certification

Skills and Abilities: Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care.

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships: This position requires close interaction with other ancillary departments to facilitate a quality multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

Physical Capabilities: Work is of medium demand. Standing, walking most of the time on duty. Lifting and pushing patients, carts, and wheelchairs. Good tactile sensation is necessary for checking patients. Talking and hearing to converse with patients and staff members. Near visual acuity for accurate reading of gauges and thermometers and for recording on patients' charts.

Environmental/Working Conditions: Works inside. Hours of duty may be irregular covering various shifts. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens is of high risk.

Direct Reports:

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*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.