CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE - Sr. Care, PRN

Johnson Regional Medical Center • Per Diem • Clarksville, AR, US • 10m ago

Description

Job Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.

Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.

Meets communication needs of patients.

Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant.

Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice.

Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.

Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.

Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.

Demonstrates ability to communicate to the nurse any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.

Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.

Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.

Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.

Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.

Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.

Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities.

Requirements

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.

Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.

Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.

Attends 12 staff meetings annually, or reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements:

· Preferred High School graduate or equivalent.

· Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program.

· Current BLS certification.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

· Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds.

· This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

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