Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Med/Surg 5 - FT Nights

Schedule

Full-time, 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with weekend and holiday rotation.

About the role

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. Varied schedules to include weekend and holiday patterns.

Responsibilities

• 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 supervisor/manager.
• Performs phlebotomy blood draws and the fitting and placing of orthopedic devices.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures; provides individual patient care 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 (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 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.
• Documents patient care provided; completes documentation within established time frames; accurately completes documentation in appropriate EPIC flowsheets.
• Maintains environment of care for patient/family and unit: ensures patient room comfort, cleanliness, and safety at shift start, end, and throughout; prepares room for next admission and throughout stay with supplies/linens; performs cleaning tasks (countertops, beds, phones, etc.) as needed.
• Ensures patients are provided with age-appropriate toys, games, infant equipment, and assists with routine cleaning of these items.
• Upon transfer or discharge, removes/credits extra patient supplies and returns hospital equipment to proper place.
• Oversees equipment and supplies availability in patient rooms and on the unit; ensures proper storage, cleans equipment, follows up on maintenance needs; communicates equipment needs to Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Manager.
• Maintains unit environment: keeps hallways clear of equipment/obstructions, maintains patient medical records by placing reports in charts, keeps work areas clear of clutter; communicates unit environment needs to Supervisor/Clinical Manager.
• Accepts assignments to share/teach knowledge and serve as a preceptor for new certified nursing assistant staff.
• Performs clerical and receptionist duties as needed; uses professional etiquette in answering, screening and directing phone calls.
• Takes initiative to greet, assist and guide patients and visitors in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Orders area supplies (including forms) as directed to ensure adequate inventory by anticipating area usage and needs.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be enrolled in an LPN or RN nursing program to be eligible for the CNA-S2RN Program.

Experience

• Experience as a nursing assistant with pediatric patients preferred.

Skills and abilities

• Knowledge and experience in basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritization skills.
• Effective verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Licenses and certifications

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association — required upon hire.
• Nurse Aide — required upon hire.
• Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure — required upon hire (if incumbent holds an LPN or RN license, this satisfies the Nurse Aide registry requirement).
• Licensed Practical Nurse — required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – Resuscitation Quality Improvement — preferred upon hire.