Patient Team Support (CNA) - Recovery Room

About the role

Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of PeaceHealth in job performance and in relationships to others. Assists the healthcare team in maintaining an efficient nursing unit through effective communication, organizational and nursing skills and professionalism. Provides patient care within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned tasks within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant and in accordance with PeaceHealth and general nursing policies and procedures.
• Meets or exceeds customer needs as a patient advocate, exercises discretion in the management of patient information and assures strict patient confidentiality.
• Reports significant changes in patient’s status to the appropriate care team member.
• Responsible for clerical duties on the unit, to include but not limited to: Accurate transcription of orders; Coordinates patient admission, discharge and transfer as applicable to unit; Coordinates patient registration, scheduling and insurance authorizations as applicable to unit; Provides effective communication linkage between all care team members.
• Monitors, maintains and orders unit supplies.
• Promotes the safety and security of the unit through a working knowledge of fire, biohazard, electrical safety, infection control policies and disaster plan and proper ergonomics.
• Promotes a safety-conscious work force and maintains good housekeeping practices.
• Within the scope of a Nursing Assistant; demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma preferred; or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred; Previous Unit Secretary or related experience preferred.
• Working Conditions: Lifting patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment; fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment; push/pull frequently up to 45 lbs. force; perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100‑125 lbs. of force (seldom/occasionally); ability to move around area with frequent sitting; bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently; lifting (non‑patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and