CNA Med Surg PRN

About the role

Provides patient centered care in a relationship-based environment. Works in communication and collaboration with professional nurses.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs to ensure stability of patients.
• Distributes meals and documents patient consumption including input and output to ensure nutrition is offered and balance of fluid levels is recorded.
• Administers and provides appropriate personal hygiene including bathing, dressing, and grooming to establish a clean, living environment and encourage self-esteem.
• Establishes a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment to promote patient healing.
• Responds quickly to call lights to determine necessary action and recruits help if needed to deliver prompt care for patient comfort and to address patient needs.
• Communicates with the nursing staff to develop positive interactions and a pleasant coordination of care.

Organization Accountabilities

• Completion of HealthStream’s education by designated due date.
• Attends required staff/department/organization’s meetings.
• Demonstrates strong, clear communication skills.
• Upholds the C.A.R.E. Values of McPherson Center for Health.
• Always exhibits professionalism.
• Maintains confidentiality as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Participates in the professional development of self and team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) may include specialized or vocational courses.
• Formal training for certified nurse aide course.
• CNA License.
• BLS within 6 months of hiring.

Skills

• Communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Computer skills related to Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work closely with physicians, nurses, patients, and families.