Nursing Asst Cert-HH

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Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status, performance of basic nursing procedures and therapeutic exercises, on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.

• Provides age-appropriate patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse (or Licensed Professional) including the patient's physical, emotional needs, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs.
• Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care.
• Adheres to policies related to patient rights, confidentiality and customer service standards.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of the Agency.
• Performs basic nursing procedures and other specific tasks and treatments including thermal application, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care, foot care and therapeutic exercise.
• Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs, intakes and outputs, etc. to appropriate RN, PT, OT, ST.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities.
• Maintains and / or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential.
• Maintains skills, agency-based competencies and completes annual mandatory continuing education requirements for certification.
• Provides comfort and pain management measures.
• Completes required Agency documentation accurately to include documentation of care, charge tickets and mileage reimbursement.

This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

• Education
  - High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience- 1 year CNA

• CNA - SOUTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (Lawson Code NCNA)
• SCDL - South CarolinaDRIVERS LICENSE (Lawson Code LSCD)

• Evidence of current auto insurance
• CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge of office equipment
• Vitals

Day (United States of America)

Baptist

1522 Hospice
- Midlands

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