Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac Care Unit - FT Nights

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Schedule

Full-time Nights, 7:00pm to 7:00am, with weekend and holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care for the comfort, safety and personal needs of pediatric patients under the direction and supervision of the RN, and provides for indirect unit support needs related to supplies and equipment.
• Provides individualized, age-specific patient/family care, performing and/or assisting with area tests and patient care procedures as delegated by the RN, and under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. Tasks include:
  • Performing phlebotomy blood draws and the fitting and placing of orthopedic devices.
  • Adhering to hospital policies and procedures, providing individual patient cares according to the plan of care, delegated tasks, and physician orders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age, and adolescent patients.
• Utilizes patient/family input in delivering individualized patient care.
• Completes delegated tasks in an appropriate time frame, based on patient needs such as:
  • Vital signs, intake/output, height/weight/head circumference measurements.
  • ADLs, preparing for patient arrival/discharge, transports, tests, and assisting RN/MD with procedures.
• Participates with the multidisciplinary team in providing feedback/input into the patient/family care needs.
• Sets and revises priorities based on patient care urgency, patient/family/staff requests, other department demands/schedules, utilizing available resources as necessary.
• Documentation reflects patient care provided, completed within established time frames, and accurately in appropriate EPIC flowsheets.
• Maintains environment of care for patient/family and unit:
  • Ensures patient room environment provides comfort, cleanliness, and safety at the beginning, end, and throughout the shift as needed.
  • Prepares room environment for next admission and throughout patient stay with supplies/linens, including bedside/unit supply carts.
  • Performs cleaning tasks in patient rooms (countertops, beds, phone, etc.) as appropriate/needed throughout the shift.
  • Ensures patients are provided with age-appropriate toys, games, infant equipment, and assists with routine cleaning of these items as needed.
  • Ensures upon transfer or discharge, extra patient supplies are removed and/or credited, and hospital equipment is returned to its proper place.
• Oversees equipment and supplies availability in patient rooms and on the unit by:
  • Ensuring equipment and supplies are properly stored.
  • Taking initiative to clean equipment and follow up on equipment maintenance needs.
  • Communicating equipment needs to Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Manager.
• Maintains unit environment, e.g., keeping hallways clear of equipment/obstructions, maintaining patient medical records, and keeping work areas clear of clutter.
• Communicates unit environment needs to Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Manager.
• Performs clerical and receptionist duties as needed:
  • Utilizes professional etiquette in answering, screening, and directing phone calls.
  • Greets, assists, and guides patients and visitors in a pleasant and professional manner.
  • Orders area supplies, including forms, to ensure adequate inventory by anticipating area usage and needs.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Performs physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.
• Accepts assignments to share/teach knowledge and provide support as a preceptor for new certified nursing assistant staff.
• Willingly seeks opportunities to help teammates during shift, as needed.
• Accepts and completes other assigned tasks in a professional manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• BLS - Basic Life Support through American Heart Association.
• Current and valid Nurse Aide registry in the State of NE or IA depending on state of residence (or LPN/RN License, which satisfies this requirement).

Qualifications

• Experience as a nursing assistant with pediatric patients preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritization skills.
• Must have effective verbal, written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.