WOUND CARE - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Wound Care - Certified Nurse Assistant

Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any Education Level: Certified Nurse Assistant Travel Percentage: None Category: Health Care

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY: The Wound Care Assistant (WCA) is accountable for assuring the provision of quality wound care to all wound clinic patients within his/her scope of practice. The WCA ensures that the patients' physical and psychosocial needs are met in the clinic; all patients care is documented according to policy. This position is responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating quality patient care and within his/her scope of practice.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The Wound Care Associate)

1. Implements and evaluates quality patient care that is consistent with the established policies and procedures of the clinic.
2. Competently helps treat wounds of the following categories as directed by the Nurse or Wound Specialist: Venous, Arterial, Diabetic, Burns, Surgical, Neuropathic, Traumatic, Bacterial, Viral and Fungal.
3. Is knowledgeable of the age specific attributes of the patients presenting for care.
4. Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
5. Is responsible for making wound care decisions within his/her scope of practice (as described by licensure and/or hospital policy) relating to patient care and performing other duties and functions that include, but are not limited to those described.
6. Utilizes effective human relations and communication skills when interfacing with physicians, practitioners, patients/families/significant others and takes positive action to resolves patient care problems. Promotes excellence in customer/quest/staff/professional relations.
7. Conduct reflects the mission, vision and guiding principles of Mountain View Hospital and the Advance Care and Hyperbaric Center.
8. Agrees to abide by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
9. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Current License or certification as a CNA, Paramedic or EMT. BLS certification and renewal as required.

Experience: Preferred, but not required.

Equipment/Technology: Has the ability to successfully and competently utilize computer software for operation of department.

Language/Communication: Has the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.

Mathematical Skills: Average

Mental Capabilities: Able to exercise independent judgment with attention to detail. Must have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span, in order to listen, read and remember verbal and written instructions. Can understand input from the director concerning errors and instructions.

Performance: Able to deal with difficult client situations and emergencies in a calm and professional manner. Must be able to handle conflict issues with both patients and staff. Able to maintain confidentiality.