Medsurg - Certified Nurse Assistant

Medsurg
- Certified Nurse Assistant

Hospital Main Campus
- Idaho Falls,

Position Type Part Time Education Level Certified Nurse Assistant Category Health Care

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant's scope of practice.
• Ensuring that patient's needs are met at mealtimes and that patients receive their meals in a timely manner.
• Documenting appropriate intake of meals.
• Documenting appropriate intake and output of patients.
• Ensuring that patient daily hygiene needs are met, i.e. bathing, brushing teeth, changing of bed linen, etc.
• Performing basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Notifying appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs or intake and output are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.
• Documenting patient's vital signs appropriately in the patients chart.
• Demonstrating ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
• Maintaining awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
• Demonstrating ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient's age and physical condition.
• Providing explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answering questions within scope of practice.
• Communicating appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstrating an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performing all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Demonstrating an ability to empty foley catheters, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, etc. and appropriately document their evacuated volumes and inform nurse of volumes at least every 4 hours or more often if needed.
• Interacting professionally with patient/family and involving patient family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Managing and operating equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinating and performing patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Demonstrating use of universal precautions at all times.
• Adhering to dress code; appearance is neat, clean and within facility standards.
• Completing annual education requirement.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reporting to work on time when scheduled and completing work within designated times.
• Wearing identification while on duty, using computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attending annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attending at least 85% of staff meetings annually; reading all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participating in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Completing in-services and returning in a timely manner.
• Checking emails and being responsible for its content at least once per week.

Education/Certification:

Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program. Current BLS. Complete a basic dysrhythmia class with an 84% or higher within 6 months of hire date.

Experience:

None required

Equipment/Technology:
Basic computer and typing skills. Operate vital sign monitoring devices and manual B/P equipment and use a glucometer.

Language/Communication:
Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical

Skills:

Basic math.

Mental Capabilities:
Able to adapt and adjust to changes in patient load and needs in a tactful positive manner.

Interpersonal:
Ability to work well with others.