CNA - Wound Care

Description

Monday-Friday

7:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Assist professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas to patients.

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills'

· General environment:
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

· May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

· May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.

· May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

· Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

· May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

· Have near normal hearing:
Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.

· Have near normal vision:
Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.

· Have good manual dexterity.

· Have good eye-hand foot coordination.

· Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.

· Continuously within shift (67-100%):
Standing, Walking.

· Frequently within shift (34-66%):
Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance.

· Occasionally within shift (1-33%):
Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs and problems related to patient care.
• Complies with established nursing standards.
• Maintains established department, unit, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Follows established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee interdepartmental and public relations.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abides by established communications code.
• Fosters teamwork by offering assistance to others.
• Responds to requests in a prompt, friendly manner.
• Avoids excessive unscheduled absence.
• Accrues 12 hours of continuing education per year as policy states.
• Demonstrates a calm, professional manner during a crisis or emergency situation. Determines specific nursing intervention to resolve patient problems.
• Documents attendance at continuing education programs.
• Reports for scheduled shift on time; prepared to assume duties.
• Reports to work in proper uniform or attire. Adheres to dress code.
• Varies work schedule of shift (working overtime, leaves early when requested, work shift other than regularly scheduled as required) to meet department staffing needs.
• Attends and participates in…