CNA -NURSING CARE

Home Health AideInspire health. Serve with compassion. Job SummaryUnder the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status, performance of basic nursing procedures and therapeutic exercises, on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.Essential FunctionsAll team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Provides age-appropriate patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse (or Licensed Professional) including the patient's physical, emotional needs, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs.Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care.Adheres to policies related to patient rights, confidentiality and customer service standards.Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of the Agency.Performs basic nursing procedures and other specific tasks and treatments including thermal application, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care, foot care and therapeutic exercise.Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs, intakes and out puts, etc. to appropriate RN, PT, OT, ST.Adheres to established department policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies.Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities.Maintains and / or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential.Provides comfort and pain management measuresCompletes required Agency documentation accurately to include documentation of care, charge tickets and mileage reimbursement.Minimum RequirementsEducation - Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program.Experience - No experience required.In Lieu OfIn lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course may accept current or former state CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.Required Certifications, Registrations, LicensesCNA - NURSING ASSISTANTA valid driver's license; and proof of auto insurance.CPR/BLS certificationKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of office equipmentKnowledge of vitalsWork ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationHome Health Roper MTFacilityHome Health - UpstateDepartmentHome NursingShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.