Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical Unit CNA

Summary

This position is for CNA's currently enrolled in the Nursing Program. 72 Working Hours Required Per Quarter. Please Note: This a pool position. No guarantee of hours.

About the role

Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Responsibilities

• Performs related assignments and tasks as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations.
• Provides high quality patient care in a caring and compassionate manor.
• Reports any observed change in patient condition or behavior promptly to the nurse.
• Ensures patient care tasks are completed timely.
• Performs or assists with duties as outlined in the CNA Scope of Practice under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient and staff according to hospital and unit policies.
• Demonstrates competence in providing care routines in accordance with established nursing care procedure to ensure patients' comfort and safety.
• Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Reports all variations from normal to the RN in charge of the patient.
• Obtains finger stick blood glucose as delegated by the RN unless working in an area where this is prohibited.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients (if necessary), distributes fresh water and other nourishment according to patients’ needs.
• Ambulates/Transfers patients using proper body mechanics and patient safety techniques.
• Assists nurse in treatment procedures as needed.
• Documents accurately and timely in the patient medical record.
• Actively participates in quality improvement programs.
• Adheres to Confluence Health and Central Washington Hospital/Wenatchee Valley Hospital policies and unit standards as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program
• High School Diploma or GED
• Active WA certified CNA license
• Eligible to obtain Medical Assistant: Registered certification where applicable (application completed during the hiring process).
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired

Not Specified

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Walking - CSitting/Standing - FReaching: Shoulder Height - FReaching: Above shoulder height - OReaching: Below shoulder height - FClimbing - OPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - FPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - OLifting: 25 pounds or less - FLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FLifting: Over 50 pounds - OCrawling/Kneeling - OBending/Stooping/Crouching - FTwisting/Turning - FRepetitive Movement - O

Physical Exposures For This Position

• Unprotected Heights - NoHeat - NoCold - NoMechanical Hazards - YesHazardous Substances - YesBlood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - YesLighting - YesNoise - YesIonizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - YesInfectious Diseases - Yes

Pay

Salary Range $20.00 - $31.00

Schedule

No guarantee of hours.