Certified Nursing Assistant Extended Care PRN at SCL Health

Job Description

The Certified Nurse Assistant functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.

Are you searching for a position where you can truly make a difference in someone's life? Join our vibrant team at the Residential Living Center at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. As a CNA within this unit, you'll discover a warm, welcoming environment filled with active and engaged elders whom we deeply care for. Currently, our 47-bed unit is staffed with two RNs per shift, along with six CNAs and a dedicated bath aide during the day. In addition, we have invaluable support from our activities director, aides, restoration aide, and social worker. While the work may be demanding, you'll have the time and assistance needed to provide exceptional our facility, resident input matters. Our Residents Council convenes monthly to offer suggestions on various aspects, from menu enhancements to daily activities and outings. Angel, our beloved Shih Tzu pup, brings joy to both residents and caregivers as she wanders the unit during daylight hours, spreading happiness wherever she us in a place where you'll eagerly anticipate your shifts, knowing you're positively impacting each resident's health and happiness. We're a tight-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together and shares a profound love for our residents. Our workplace feels like a second home, and for our residents, it truly is home. Let's discuss how your unique talents and career aspirations can complement our team!

Scope

• Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team.
• Performs 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the level of training received and competency.
• Apply, check and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician.
• Performs wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection.
• Performs equipment and tube care/management e. g. JPs, hemovacs and nasogastric tubes, and Foley removal.
• Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handling.
• Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies.
• Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains patient charts, responds to phone calls, maintains daily assignment board, provides equipment care/cleaning, performs errands associated with patient care and provides accurate information about the patient with interdisciplinary team.
• Assist physicians and RNs as directed.
  
  

Minimum QualificationsRequired

• Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C N A ) in the state of practice
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval
  
  

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: PRN, Variable Shifts
• Additional Details: Shift differentials available for evenings, nights and weekends
  
  

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken informatio

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