Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA – Hospital Nursing Unit | Casual

Certified Nursing Assistant – Hospital Nursing Unit | Casual

Position Summary:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic patient care and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse or RN in charge of the unit. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Promotes the mission, vision and values of the BMHD.
• Provides direct patient care in the hospital nursing departments within the certified nursing assistant’s scope of practice (CNA I or CNA II).
• Assists with patient care in all nursing departments as needed
• Ability to communicate to the RN any observed change in patient status and responses such as pain, vital signs or intake and output.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient and answers question within scope of practice.
• Maintains technical skills and knowledge by attending CNA skills workshops, completing computer-based training assignments and other required trainings.
• Any additional duties pertaining to the daily operations of the nursing departments as assigned by the Nursing Department Manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Maintains self-motivation and sustains a high level of momentum.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts.
• Must be extremely detail oriented and able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team, in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
• Expresses excellent judgment, discretion and decision making abilities.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety, quality and positive patient experience.
• Ability to prioritize, highly organized.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, CMS, National Patient Safety Goals and continued readiness related to healthcare or hospital standards.
• Must maintain current BLS certification and recertify prior to expiration date.

Productivity:

• Demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of output without sacrificing quality.
• Able to demonstrate and maintain consistent and efficient performance.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

Technical

Skills:

• Demonstrate ability to learn and maintain appropriate technical skills to effectively chart in the electronic medical record system.
• Displays the ability to demonstrate leadership, managerial, good interpersonal relationships and the application of sound administrative principles.
• Ability to communicate to effectively, both orally and written through e-mail.
• Displays an understanding of electronic healthcare systems.
• Proficiency with Gmail and Google Applications.
• Is knowledgeable of equipment within the units such as lifts, patient beds, chairs and (glucometers CNA II).

Teamwork:

• Establish & maintain solid work relationships, through communication, cooperation, and positive interaction with all employees, staff and physicians.
• Approachability – build rapport by making the effort to be cooperative and adaptive, put others at ease, and support co-workers.
• Listening – practice active listening; display patience when listening to the views of others, and discuss differing opinions with an open mind.
• Problem Solving – work with others to prevent problems & find a solution when issues arise.
• Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directives to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions.

Customer Service:

• Exhibit professional behavior while being caring and compassionate.
• Customer Focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations of the internal customer. Demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, concern and respect for others. Act with the patient care in mind, gain trust and…