Certified Nursing Assistant Senior - A4 - CVICU

Description

CVICU is an 8-bed ICU unit. The staff are highly specialized in cardiovascular services such as post-open heart, thoracotomy, and vascular services. The RNs are tenured and work very closely with our cardiovascular surgeons and are highly trained in the care of the patients. We provide the most comprehensive range of surgical and medical services for cardiac care in South Texas. Our facility houses : 6 cardiac catheterization labs, 3 cardiovascular surgery suites, a Cardiac rehabilitation unit, and a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

Summary :

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse / licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

Completes pertinent documents.

Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.

Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.

Safely transports stable patients as required.

Maintains security / confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.

Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.

Run errands for the unit as required.

Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.

Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.

Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.

Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.

Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.

Respond appropriately to emergencies.

Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.

Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.

Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Experience

1 year of relevant experience required.

3-5 years of experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

CNA License in state of employment required.

BLS required.

Work Schedule : 7AM - 7PM

Work Type : Full Time