Job Description
PRN Professionals are looking for CNA's in 3 locations :
TRAVEL 1099 position
- Travel to various nursing homes / hospitals / facilities in South Dakota.
- Assist with bathing and dress patients.
- Assist with serving meals and helping_ patients eat.
- Take vital signs.
- Assist with turning and re-positioning patients.
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors, charting, electronic Medical Record or EMR.
- Provide and empty bedpans, assist with toileting
- Lift / transfer patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.
- Answer patient call lights.
- Assist charge nurse with various assessments.
- Clean and sanitize patient areas.
- Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies.
Requirements
Requirements
Must be a registered nurse with a current licensure to practice nursing in the state.Minimum of two-years experience, prefen-ed at least one of which is in the area of public health or home health nursing but not required.Current valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Maintains a current CPR certification.Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.Management experience not required. May be responsible for supervising home health aides.Maintains responsibility to develop professional self-attend seminars, and identify self -learning needs, collaborates with agency leaders in meeting learning needs. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS : Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer clients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.