CNA/NURSING ASSISTANT (FT) 7A-7P CV ICU - JOHNSON CITY, TN
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Summary:
The 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.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate (GED or
HISET) or confirmation of three years of experience in
hospital/medical setting. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
certification in the appropriate state (TN or VA) required.
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.
Licenses and Certifications:
Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required for this
Position. AHA BLS is required for direct patient care provider.
Work Requirements:
Shift: Day
On Call: No
Weekends: Rotating
Travel Required: No Travel
Location:
Johnson City Medical Center
Keywords: Ballad Health, Johnson City , CNA/NURSING ASSISTANT (FT) 7A-7P CV ICU - JOHNSON CITY, TN, Healthcare , Johnson City, Tennessee
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