Resource Nursing Assistant II - night

About the role

Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested.
• Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification.
• Maintains competency as required. Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
• Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices.
• Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care.
• Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs/urinary catheters, simple wound dressing changes, cross train to tele tech, provide post mortem care, perform phlebotomy, ECGs, bladder scans and other skills as allowed under state regulations.
• Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
• Serves as a resource and subject matter expert in a relevant area within department. Trained and competent as Preceptor. Assists with development/ evaluation of orientation materials. Regularly identifies, designs, initiates, and assists in implementing process changes to improve the department, quality and safety of the patient experience. Actively engaged and participates in at least one work team or committee at the department level. May assist with staff scheduling. Routinely participates in shared governance.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care inpatient hospital CNA experience.
• Experience must be within a hospital setting (e.g., Med Surg, ICU, Telemetry, Stepdown, Oncology, ED, etc.).
• 36 hours per week, 3rd shift (7pm‑7am).
• Required to float to facilities in Zone 8: CMC, Mercy, Lincoln, Cleveland & Kings Mountain.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 45 days; Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• Education: Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.