SMRMC Full Time 1601-Certified Nurse Asst/N T -6026 GYN/PEDS

About the Role

Under general supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, and direct supervision of RN 1, charge nurse, RN, or LPN, the certified nurse technician or nurse technician performs direct patient care for an assigned number of patients. Patient assignments are determined by each department’s patient census and current staffing levels required for overall patient care, reviewed shift-to-shift.

The CNA/Tech is expected to function within the scope of practice and approved policies, procedures, and regulations for the department and organization. The role requires the ability to cope with frequent unpleasant sights/smells and deal with difficult patients or families.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Charge nurse, RN, or LPN with orientation, preceptorship for Nurse Techs, certified nurse assistants, students, or unit secretaries assigned to the unit.
• Collect selected patient information and perform patient care as directed by the RN/LPN.
• Document care given and assist with review and maintenance of the patient chart per policy.
• Assist with accurate and timely entry of patient data, orders, or charges into the computer system.
• Monitor and reassess patients’ vital signs and Accu-checks as directed by the RN/LPN.
• Identify patients’ needs/concerns and report them to the RN/LPN or provider for patient safety and satisfaction.
• Maintain clinical competence to perform duties within the scope of CNA/Tech competencies, including providing care during procedures.
• Promote unit and organizational philosophy and goals; participate in the development of unit goals.
• Support and assist with staffing/scheduling policies to meet unit needs.
• Assist with the establishment of departmental policies and procedures reflecting services provided by the telemetry department.
• Participate in organizational committees as assigned.
• Provide information on trends related to patient outcomes to the Nurse Manager, charge nurse, or RN/LPN.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements: EMTALA, DNV, and CMS.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reinforce professional behavior of staff members.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to patient throughput and customer service/satisfaction.
• Monitor census with emphasis on patient throughput and address patient concerns.
• Complete yearly mandatory in-service (YMI) requirements, including HealthStream assignments.
• Float to designated areas as assigned by RN 1, Manager, or Charge RN.
• May be placed on call depending on census volume and unit needs, with on-call rate of pay applied.

Schedule

Assigned up to 40 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts. May rotate between day and night shifts according to unit needs and staffing requirements. Hours may flex based on census volume.