E.D. CNA/CLERK; PD CG
Job in
Lincoln, Penobscot County, Maine, 04457, USA
Listing for:
Penobscot Valley Hospital
Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 - 35000 USD Yearly
USD
25000.00
35000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: E.D. CNA/CLERK (PD) 4CG02
Location: LincolnDescription
4CG02
PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.
This is an “as needed” position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absences, and other instances of unfilled shifts. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts within a 3 month period.
Position: non-exempt, non-union, hourly rate.
Job Functions
C.N.A.’s may perform skills approved through their governing body. These skills are listed ne.gov/dhhs/d/rs/cna/definitions.html. They may also perform other responsibilities approved by PVH while maintaining the C.N.A.’s scope of practice. They are listed in the remainder of this Job Function section.Performs EKG.Performs venipuncture for blood collection purposes.Performs bladder scans on an adult patient, age 18 or older.Obtain swab for surveillance culture.Performs and documents repeat vital signs and weights, and chemstrips where indicated. Repeat vital signs will be conducted every hour for all patients in ED for more than one hour.Performs patient rounding every 60 minutes for needs of patient comfort.Meets personal care needs, i.e. bathing, hygiene, toileting and dressing.Documents care given in electronic medical record.Provides ongoing report to RN.Reviews all new policies and procedures.Answers call bells and phone promptly.Uses restraints properly and avoids use if possible.Instructs patients on transfers, ambulation, and care being given.Explains aspects of routine care to patients and family members.Assists with family education of patient abilities and needs.Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member supports and assists team members in all activities.Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentations and with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.Ensures supplies and equipment are stocked and in safe working condition.Responsible to notify nursing management of equipment failure or equipment functioning concerns.Functions as a chaperone for examinations, assessments and treatments.Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.Maintains patient comfort and privacy for the patient.Enhances professional growth and development through participating in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Shows responsibility for ongoing education as needed.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary within the scope of practice.Assist with crutch use and training.Assists with splinting, dressings and use of ace wrap when ordered by provider.Assists in maintaining neatness in the Emergency Department. Performs routine cleaning of rooms and equipment between patients.Adheres to infection control standards.Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.Keeps abreast of policy/institutional changes, which are pertinent to the C.N.A. role.Attends departmental staff meetings. (minimum 80%)Attends mandatory in-services.Transports patients as needed.Makes appointments as necessary and documents in EMR.Assists providers with getting previous medical records.Completes check of documentation deficiencies recovered by coders and forwards to appropriate provider, RN or documenter.Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.Quality Improvement
Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a…
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