Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Interventional Radiology

About the role

At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience.
• Assist with daily living activities and comfort measures.
• Perform basic patient care functions such as ADLs, ambulation, and vital signs.
• Perform advanced technical skills as required by the unit, including:
  • Phlebotomy
  • Simple treatments
  • Dressing changes
  • Oral suctioning
  • Discontinuing Foley catheters
• Perform clerical functions such as retrieving data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications.
• Work in a fast-paced environment requiring multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team.
• Provide a safe environment for the provision of patient care.
• Participate in hourly patient rounding.
• Answer telephone and call lights promptly, professionally, and notify appropriate individuals of needs for follow-up.
• Resolve patient concerns or escalate to the charge nurse if unable to resolve.
• Proactively offer assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.
• Maintain confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.
• Use effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family, and visitors.
• Use safety communication techniques such as AIDET and ARRC.
• Document completion of patient care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Communicate patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner.
• Maintain and act as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools related to their role in the event of downtime.
• Follow appropriate PPE/infection control policies between patient care and equipment usage.
• Utilize proper body mechanics, patient safe handling devices, and additional assistive devices.
• Perform environment of care rounds.

Requirements

• Rising Senior in Good Standing or High School Diploma / GED
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program

Skills

• Ability to follow detailed directions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Wellstar minimum age of hire is 16.