Certified Nurse Assistant (PRN)

Description

The Certified Nurse Assistant is responsible to provide patient care and services in a manner consistent with the hospital’s mission, vision, and ICARE values.  In this role, the Certified Nurse Assistant will work under the supervision of a Nurse and/or Manager to administer patient care and related activities, services and/or procedures to promote the physical and emotional health and personal comfort needs for assigned patients.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Respects and regards the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and co-workers in a manner consistent with the hospital’s mission, vision, and ICARE values.

 

Observes and reports patient’s status and needs; answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs as appropriate.

 

Monitors and records patient’s vital signs; transfers, moves and repositions patients.

 

Assists physicians and nurses during medical examination and treatment of the patient.

 

Performs data collection, documentation, communication and implementation of patient care interventions in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and hospital policy.

 

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements for all clinical nursing services and evidence-based practices.

 

Ensure all established policies, procedures, standards of practice, and conduct guidelines are followed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and hospital policy.

 

Ensure all supplies, materials, and equipment inventories are maintained at appropriate levels to meet the demands of patient care, safety, utilization, and financial goals.

 

Maintains current knowledge and certification requirements; attends all required training programs.

 

Maintains regular, predictable attendance according to hospital policy.

 

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience

Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in the State of Missouri

Current BLS/CPR

Previous hospital experience preferred

Ability to foster a positive team atmosphere through effective interpersonal skills

Able to effectively communicate both verbal and written format

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to use multiple electronic systems, software, internet, and computer skills

 

 

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

 

Carroll County Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Provides community-focused hospital, emergency, and primary healthcare services.