CNA/Nursing Assistant (FT) 7p-7a ICU/PCU

Company: Ballad Health
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

CNA/Nursing Assistant (FT) 7p-7a ICU/PCU - Johnson City, TNJob ID: 004D4WJOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTERNursing Support - PCU 2100Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period) - NightJob DescriptionSCOPE OF POSITIONThe Certified Nursing Assistant will provide direct patient/resident care and supportive services to nursing unit and health care provider team under registered nurse supervision. Responsibilities include: bedside patient/resident care, nursing assistant procedures, stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, routine housekeeping duties as needed, transportation of patients/residents as necessary, basic computer skills for documentation of care & procedures performed and for training and education needs.Assists or performs Activities of Daily Living (i.e. bathing, toileting, eating, dressing, grooming, etc.) for the patients/residents of the facility as well as changes bed linen and assists with transferring residents from bed to chair, chair to bed and turning and repositioning of the patient/resident while in bed. Observes and reports the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdown to prevent decubitus ulcers. Reports accident, incidents, injuries, and/or skin tears to nurse supervisor/charge nurse. Measures and records blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, temperature and informs the RN/nurse supervisor/charge nurse if not within normal limits for the patient/resident (i.e. increased/decreased blood pressure, increased/decreased heart rate, etc.). Performs blood glucose monitoring if required per department expectations. Ability to use computer and basic clerical skills is a must. Performs clerical functions within the unit to include answering phones/call lights, inputting orders into the computer, supply ordering, etc. Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the leader/manager.Must meet education and training requirements of department. Completes training/competency in specialty skills/procedures for department population as designated. Must be flexible to change working area/service multiple times daily.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSee Table of Organization.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEThree years experience in a hospital/medical setting.Valid and active CNA licensure in appropriate state.Individuals who are at least 17 years of age, in the senior year of high school, and within 6 months of graduation where diploma is anticipated may be considered.AHA BLS requiredRequirementsNo additional requirements from any stated in the above description.by Jobble

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