CNA

CNA Position at Iroquois Memorial Hospital What does it mean to be a team member at Iroquois Memorial Hospital? It means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do. It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare. It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process because we can only achieve the extraordinary together. IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment. If this sounds like a role that might be a good fit for you, please apply today, and let's talk more about this opportunity. Job Title: CNA Department: Resident Home Status: Part Time Schedule: 4pm-10pm Summary/Objective Possess a service orientation. Must be able to care for residents of all ages and understand and react effectively to their unique needs. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assessments and interventions are timely and appropriate and indicated by resident condition. Recognizes emergencies promptly and responds in an appropriate manner. Allows/encourages resident participation in decision making. Applies knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals; e.g uses 2 patient identifiers, labels specimens at bedside. Answers call lights/responds to requests from residents promptly. Assures that hourly rounding is done by assessing toilet needs, pain, positioning, possessions within easy reach and comfort of the environment. Demonstrates an awareness of fall prevention techniques. Helps patients at risk, communicate that risk to other caregivers, reports all falls or assisted falls. Engages in infection control practices, uses personal protective equipment appropriately, is diligent with hand washing, demonstrates knowledge of isolation procedures, infections/contagious diseases, etc. Documentation is timely and accurately reflects resident condition, progress and events. Does not use banned abbreviations in documentation. Resident hand off follows established procedures, reports are promptly given and received with an opportunity for questions. Practices with ethical, regulatory and legal guidelines applicable to position. Demonstrates familiarity with the electronic documentation system and uses it effectively and efficiently. Demonstrates ability to access policy and procedures by electronic use. Treats residents/families as guests. Introduces self, is attentive to needs, acknowledges and assists people waiting for attention, immediately acts to resolve problems. Respects privacy and confidentiality of residents, knocks when entering a room, pulls curtains, keeps resident information confidential. Responds to feedback from resident satisfaction surveys by adapting behavior in a way to improve satisfaction. Over communicates to residents regarding delays, and what to expect next. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor, well groomed, observes dress code, communicates, refrains from discussing hospital business in the community. Creates a positive learning environment for students and new team members. Demonstrates acceptance and tolerance and maintains a friendly, helpful attitude. Actively engages in the mentoring process. Is a team player with a cooperative spirit. Develops and maintains positive working relationships across department boundaries, demonstrates a willingness to help others (in any department) and a desire to do what's best for the resident and organization. Demonstrates honesty and integrity, always does the right thing, is open, forthright, genuine, trustworthy and truthful. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply new knowledge. Holds self to high standards/expects to deliver to the best of his/her ability and is open to change. Responds to constructive criticism in a positive manner, admits failures and does not shift blame, encourages and values the feedback and opinions of others. Properly reports issues/problems and works constructively to resolve them. Follow the chain of command. Works to resolve conflict with the other person directly to come to a solution. Responds to difficult situations in a way in which the other person feels respected and understood. Utilize down time productively or in a way that benefits the residents. Avoids waste, utilizes equipment and supplies effectively. Helps maintain a clean, well-organized, appropriately supplied department. Is efficient, minimizes overtime. Processes resident charges timely and accurately. May be required to help out with the activities department. Other duties as assigned. Competencies Communication. Critical Evaluation. Relationship Management. Ethical Practice. Required Education and Experience Completion of CNA program with certification or a student enrolled in a nursing program. Licenses/Certifications CNA certification CPR certification within 3 months of hire. Iroquois Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed hospital located in Watseka, Illinois. The hospital facility is comprised of clinical and diagnostic services which are dedicated to providing high quality health care services to the community. These services include but are not limited to an Emergency Room, full service OR suites, an inpatient care unit, therapy services, advanced medical imaging, Home Health, and Hospice Care. The hospital operates rural health clinics in Watseka, IL, Gilman, IL, Milford, IL, Saint Anne, IL and Kentland, IN. The hospital also operates a skilled nursing facility, Iroquois Resident Home, which is attached to the hospital property. 401K Paid Time Off Iroquois Memorial Hospital & Resident Home