Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Neuro ICU

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R-55807# Position Title Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Neuro ICUNights - Part Time Cambridge Tower A## Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Patient Care Assistant is an unlicensed staff member who is accountable to and completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner, with excellent customer service at all times. Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills related to delegated tasks. Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to:
Vital signs and pulse oximetry; finger stick blood glucose; ADL's; recording intake and output; collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens; apply/remove compression hose; SCDs etc.; emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies; additional skills to meet unit needs. Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, percentage of meals eaten, etc. Maintains a neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment.

Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk interventions as appropriate for high fall risk patients. This can include but not limited to: hourly rounds; answering call lights in person, promptly for all patients on the unit. Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation principles. They care for the patient in restraints; including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients;

reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions. Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues. Must complete other duties as assigned. CA5 Neuro ICU, part-time nights.
** Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
*** Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
* Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to: vital signs and pulse oximetry; finger stick blood glucose; ADL’s; recording intake and output; collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens; applying/removing compression hose; SCDs etc.; emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies. Additional skills to meet unit needs.
* Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, percentage of meals eaten, etc.
* Maintains a neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment.
* Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk interventions as appropriate for high fall risk patients. This can include but is not limited to: hourly rounds; answering call lights in person, promptly for all patients on the unit.
* Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation principles.
* Cares for the patient in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions.
* Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, and any other patient needs, concerns or issues.
* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
** Required

Education and Experience
*** High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program
* AND one of the following:
* Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program
* Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses
* Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role
** Required Licensure and Certification
*** Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days## Time Type:

Part time## Job

Requisition :

R-55807### Important information for you to know as you apply:
* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  
* See also
* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*.
** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to…