Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Trinity-Health
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day
ShiftDescription:Under direct supervision, the Certified Nurse
Assistant is responsible for assisting with direct patient care as
well as other work on the unit, which supports the patient
environment. Work will include components of direct patient care,
nutrition, observation, documentation, transportation and general
maintenance of the patient environment. Adheres to the principles
of Service Excellence Guiding Behaviors and the philosophy and
mission of SJHS in all aspects of job performance.JOB DUTIES1.
Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values,
and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these
values.2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining
to patient health, safety and medical information.3. Demonstrates
the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care
appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with
SJHS standards.4. Assists and prioritizes activities of daily
living and other cares with the guidance and delegation of the
RN.5. Obtains and records vital signs - temperature, blood
pressure, pulse, respirations, oximetry, and pain score;
height/weight; intake/output; and records the information
appropriately, accurately and in a timely manner with notification
to the nurses as needed.6. Maintains knowledge and demonstrates
competency in the use of patient equipment i.e., manual and
automatic blood pressure machine,pulse oximeters, bladder scanner,
restraints, electronic scales, gait belts, intermittent pneumatic
compression stockings (SCD), heating pads, ice bags, wall suction
set-up and Yankeur suction, placement of telemetry, mechanical
lifts,bed scales, bed and chair alarms, and personal alarms.7.
Assists with patient treatments such as repositioning,
pre-operative hair removal and shower preps. Empties all drains and
collection bags (except intracranial pressure monitoring drains
[Becker] and chest tubes).8. Assists with, documents and records
procedures - maintains oxygen rates; performs finger sticks for
blood glucose monitoring; records chest tube levels; ambulates
patients while maintaining tubes; performs specimen collections of
stool, sputum, clean catch/24 hour urine; VRE/MRSA swabs of rectum
and nare.9. Records acquired data and observations resulting from
patient care such as vitals, patient activity, tolerance,
elimination and nutrition within the EMR.10. Identifies and
communicates significant changes in patient's status (potential or
actual adverse patient occurrences) to the registered nurse.11.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with Registered Nurse and
other multidisciplinary team members as well as patients, families
and significant others.Communicates and receives proper handoff
report at shift changes.12. Assists with patient dismissal process
- packs up belongings, dresses patient, escorts patient as directed
by nurse to awaiting vehicle. Assists RN with transfer to other
care areas.13. Assists RN in hourly patient rounds. Responds to
patient call lights to determine patient need and takes appropriate
action in a timely manner.14. Assists with post mortem care of the
patient and transports the body to the hospital morgue as
delegated.15. Initiates appropriate measures to insure
safety/well-being of patient, family, visitors and staff.Responds
appropriately to Emergency Codes.16. Prior to meal service in
designated patient care areas, verifies patient and diet
information; insures availability of appropriate meal trays.17.
Serves meal to patients. Provides assistance and feeds patient as
needed. Accommodates special requests when possible.18. Provides
follow-up to meal service; collects trays; records fluid intake,
calorie counts and appetite assessment.Distributes HS snacks and
documents refusal as well as communicating same to nurse.19.
Maintains cleanliness, organization, and safety of the patient
environment.20. Actively participates in intradepartmental
meetings/in-services on unit.21. Maintains competencies on an
ongoing basis.22. Is knowledgeable of and participates in improving
patient safety.Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences
utilizing the VOICE documentation system.Notifies the
nurse/manager.Assists in identifying ways to resolve issues by
utilizing problem solving techniques.23. Maintains confidentiality
of information pertaining to patients, physicians, employees, and
SJHS business.24. Demonstrates general working knowledge of
computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream,
internet, etc.)25. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of
job as directed.JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE
COMPETENCIESEducation:The level of knowledge ordinarily acquired
through the completion of high school level courses.Ability to
read, write, and spell English and perform simple arithmetic
calculations.Must have successfully completed an approved Certified
Nursing Assistant Level II Acute Care course.Licensure:Indiana CNA
license required. CPR certification on hire or able to attain
within 60 days.Experience:6 months experience as a Patient Care
Assistant or Nurse Technician in an acute care setting or;
completion of 2 clinical semesters in nursing school.One year of
experience in an acute/ambulatory environment preferred.Other Job
Requirements:Must have a general working knowledge of computers and
department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet,
etc.)Ability to respond with flexible and changing workload of
patient assignments.Ability to perform as a team member, supporting
a patient focused environment in all interactions with patients,
families, visitors and volunteers.Knowledge of basic nursing
practices.Knowledge of principles of body mechanics.Knowledge of
methods of maintaining a safe, working environment.Assigned hours
within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to
change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.Trinity
Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health
employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and
hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse
populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural
beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health
practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a
unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment,
retention and development), commitment and accountability,
communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Keywords: Trinity-Health, Mishawaka , Certified Nursing Assistant, Healthcare , Mishawaka, Indiana
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