Certified Nursing Assistant, Telemetry - Part-Time

OVERVIEW Provides hands-on patient care including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, bladder scanning, telemetry, catheter and drain care, and other clinical support under RN supervision. Also assists with call lights, documentation, supplies, maintaining a safe patient environment, floating to units as needed, and training new team members.

SCHEDULE:

24-hours per weekSHIFT:
Days 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 openness to other's views;
Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Generates suggestions for improving work:
Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost
- Conserves organization resources;
Understands fiscal responsibility;
Works within approved budget;
Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of a CNA program.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURECurrent CNA certificate in applicable state.

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers information and reports as appropriate;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development…