CNA HOSPITAL

Job Description

Job Description

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

Position Summary:

The Certified Nurses Assistant is responsible for performance of basic patient care and assistance assigned by and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Interacts as a team with physicians, RNs, and LPNs, to provide services to patients and their families. Has contact with a variety of patients of all ages (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric), as well as the mentally and physically challenged.

Essential Functions:

• Provides or assists with personal hygiene for patients for patients. Gives baths, shampoos, oral hygiene, back and skin care, toileting, and shaves male patients.
• Takes and records vital signs, intake and output, and other data (weight, height etc...). Reports abnormal data, patient problems or complaints, and changes in a patient’s status to the nurse assigned to the patient.
• Changes bed linens, and maintains patient rooms and unit in orderly fashion
• Assists patients with meals. Positions patients and trays, and feeds patients who are unable to feed themselves. Documents patient intake appropriately.
• Performs non-sterile treatments as directed by the RN including dry/moist heat packs, ice bags, applying CPMs, SCD, changing of ostomy supplies, collecting specimen, according to policy.
• Follows up on customer complaints as quickly as possible by identifying steps to correct problem, communicating with coordinator/manager, implementing plan, and providing feedback to customer.
• Answering call lights and advising nurse of needs beyond scope of position.
• Explains procedures and treatments thoroughly to patients, families, and/or significant others before completion.
• Maintains knowledge of job-related duties; infection control, OSHA blood borne pathogens, TB/respiratory protection plan, policies and procedures, Disaster Manual, Safety Manual.
• Observes patient’s confidentiality by not discussing patient issues except on a need-to-know basis, and not looking up information in computer or on patient records.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Position Requirements:

• Successful completion of an approved Nursing Assistant program.
• Current certification with the State of Illinois for Nursing Assistant required for work with Swing Bed patients.
• 3-6 months experience as Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Knowledgeable on universal precautions.
• Knowledgeable of age-specific requirements for patient populations.

Pay Rate:

Pay ranges from $15.250/hour to $20.979/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.

Intrigued? Don’t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for the CNA Hospital Role. Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!