Certified Nursing Assist II-Med Surg

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department:
Medical Surgical Unit - M3

Position is located:
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type:
Part Time Eligible

Hours Per Week: 24 Hours

Work Schedule:

6:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Summary:

Provides direct and in-direct patient care under direction of nursing staff. Performs duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients.

Responsibilities:

* Communicates and interacts with patients and families, physicians, peers and other health care members to maximize successful customer outcomes and maximize function of the unit.

* Precepts team members to job function.

* Orients patient to hospital environment and routine.

* Attends and serves on one-unit committee or educational peer opportunity to improve quality and/or engagement.

* Documents all aspects of patient care in a timely manner.

* Participates in unit quality improvement initiatives.

* Communicates appropriate information and patient needs to oncoming staff at change of shift and to RN in a timely manner for follow up.

* Provides care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

* Label and Delivers specimens per policy.

* Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.

* Other duties as requested.

Other Information:

* Current registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Maine.

* BLS certification is to be obtained prior to caring for patients and is to be kept current.

* Employed for a minimum of 6 months within current organization.

Competencies and Skills

* Achieves Results:
Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

* Basic Life Support

* Blood Pressure Measurement

* Electronic medical record software.

* Demonstrates Adaptability:
Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

* Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence:
Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

* Develops Self and Others:

Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.

* Effectively Communicates:
Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

* Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making:
Understands and…