Unit Assistant (CNA) - Pediatrics - PRN - Shift Varies

About the role

Provides a wide variety of support services for the units (s). Provides clerical support by maintaining patient records, unit supplies, equipment, and serving as a facilitator for communications for the assigned area. Functions under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team. This position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital signs, weight, skin condition, color and character of urine and stool).
• Maintains patient records and documents fluid intake and output.
• Identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff.
• Organizes patient care and prioritizes tasks according to physician and nursing orders.
• Performs therapeutic procedures within the scope of the job description.
• Explains procedures to patients and provides comfort measures.
• Answers patient calls and requests, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate staff member.
• Enters discharge times and completes necessary paperwork.
• Ensures patient safety by following infection control protocols and maintaining equipment.
• Orients patients and families to their rooms and ensures they have the necessary supplies.
• Reads and responds to emails and maintains patient charts.
• Completes daily/weekly requisitions and competencies assessments.

Requirements

• Licensure or certifications: None specified.
• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.
• Experience: One year previous experience as a nursing assistant, patient care technician, or unit assistant is required. Nursing students who have successfully completed Foundations of Nursing are eligible without previous experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with other departments and the general public.
• Accepts direction from the nursing staff; ability to perform the basic skills and procedures designated for unit assistants.
• Typing skills preferred but not required; ability to operate the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Good interpersonal skills & adaptable in changing situations & work assignments.
• Able to concentrate during multiple interactions & interruptions.

Skills

• Universal Precautions for all patients.
• Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy.
• Safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side rails up, etc.).
• Utilization of equipment cleaning responsibilities and maintenance of properly functioning equipment.
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs.

Benefits

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.