Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA Job

Job Requirements : Overview CNA .6 FTE Nights Cares for patients in the hospital setting under direction of nursing staff, by performing the following duties, supporting the nursing philosophy. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures. Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner. Documents care provided according to standards. Maintains a clean work and patient environment. Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies. Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities. Training / precepting new partners in collaboration with unit educator Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) with lab personnel Bladder scanning procedure reviewed Bladder scanner training complete (check off sheet for competency) Attaching patient to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor Managing and reporting collection devices : Colostomy, ileostomy or other fecal management systems : care and output measures Indwelling catheters : care and output measures Nasogastric tubes to suction Surgical drains under direction of supervising RN Competent in completing vital signs : Manual process for blood pressure and required reporting of abnormal values to supervising RN Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN : Indwelling (Foley) catheters Nasogastric tubes Peripherally inserted intravenous catheters Similar devices as appropriate Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations : Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA / M / F / Vet / Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.