Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - FT - Nights - MS NT 3rd FLRDHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - NightsSummary:FLSA STATUS: Exempt Non-ExemptMISSION STATEMENT:Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.VISION:Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed nurse RN, the CNA is responsible for assisting with direct patient care within the scope of their practice as well as other work on the unit which supports the patient environment. The CNA assists staff to ensure optimal patient care and assists the healthcare team to provide and maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients. Work will include components of direct patient care, nutrition, observation, documentation, transportation of patients and supplies, and general maintenance of the patient environment. The CNA is responsible for maintaining his/her own clinical and mandatory education requirements and for meeting the established standards of their profession as well as those accountable for his/her practice, assigned duties/patient care, and is an advocate for patients/families and their profession. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific patient populations and cultural diversity during the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Promotes an environment of care.POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:· Graduated from an accredited Certified Nurse Assistant or PCT program required· Active Texas C.N.A license or Patient Care Tech certification required.· Current BLS/CPR certification required.· Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.· Good written and verbal communication skills required.· Ability to read, write and speak English, required· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians· Prefer hospital experienceJOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:· One (1) year continuous experience preferred.· Able to adjust and/or troubleshoot monitoring equipment, and computer equipment.· Exhibits tact, enthusiasm, and patience.· Must have proficient organizational skills and computer skills· Must have excellent customer service skills.· High degree of competency/experience in general.· Requires good communication and organizational skills.Responsibilities:POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:· Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practice· Adhere to instructions issued by the department's leadership and perform duties in accordance with established DHR routines, methods and techniques, and in compliance with the recognized policies, procedures, standards and practices and within the state Regulatory Acts· Follows Standard Precautions and OSHA Guidelines. Follows specific precautions (i.e. MRSA, contact, respiratory) as necessary· Prepare and maintain a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly and completely.· Assist with admissions to the unit, Orient family members/responsible parties to the unit; provide hospitality to patients families· Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable environment for every patient.· Participate in and receive report daily at patient's bedside every start of shift. Plan and organize work assignment; prioritize the specific needs of patients.· Support nursing staff in a calm, efficient manner during acute, emergency situations· Measure and report vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure· Provide adequate care to ill/injured patients under the direction of the nursing staff.· Monitor patients closely per DHR policies and procedures· Accurately observe, recognize changes and report to nursing staff in a timely fashion. Communicate any changes from norm, or "unusual" observation to the nurse in a timely fashion. Report accidents, with of without injury, promptly to immediate supervisor.· Comply with policies, procedures and specific protocols for patient lifts and transfers as designated by the care plan. Willingly seek help and assist others in lifting activities· Other duties as assigned.Other information:LINES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:(Chain-of-command)1. Registered Nurse ? 2. Director ? 3. Chief Nursing OfficerCUSTOMER SERVICE:Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.AGE SPECIFIC:Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA):A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height. - Yes - Kneeling - YesMust be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs. - Yes - Walking - YesLight/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs. - Yes - Standing/Squatting - YesStraight pulling - Yes - Sitting - YesPulling hand over hand - Yes - Pushing - YesRepeated bending - Yes - Stooping/Bending - YesReaching above shoulder - Yes - Climbing Stairs - YesSimple grasping - Yes - Climbing Ladders - NoDual simultaneous grasping - Yes - Depth Perceptions needed - YesAbility to see - Yes - Identify Colors - YesOperating office equipment - Yes - Twisting - YesOperating mechanical equipment - Yes - Crawling - NoAbility to read and write - Yes - Ability to Count - YesAbility to hear verbal communication without aid - Yes - Operating Personal Vehicle - YesAbility to comprehend written/verbal communication - Yes - Other: Ability to deal with stress - YesOSHA Category - IIIB. Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.D. Aptitudes: HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOWIntelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as