Certified Nursing Assistant 2, CNA, Medical Unit

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois
Janesville, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2024 CLOSED ON 6/24/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant 2, CNA, Medical Unit position at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois?

Overview

This Night Shift CNA position for our Medical Unit is a fast-paced in-patient environment. The unit serves a wide variety of patient needs and offers an opportunity for growth and development within a hospital setting.

We are offering night shift incentive pay and carer development opportunites through our CNA job levels.

This position cares for patients in the hospital setting under direction of nursing staff, by performing the following duties, supporting the nursing philosophy. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements

CNA 2 (Advanced) is required to meet unit competency and orientation requirements as defined for CNA 1 (Basic) role, additionally demonstrating competency in:

  • Training/precepting new partners in collaboration with unit educator
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) with lab personnel
  • Bladder scanning procedure reviewed
  • Bladder scanner training complete (check off sheet for competency)
  • Attaching patient to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor
  • Managing and reporting collection devices:
  • Colostomy, ileostomy or other fecal management systems: care and output measures
  • Indwelling catheters: care and output measures
  • Nasogastric tubes to suction
  • Surgical drains under direction of supervising RN
  • Competent in completing vital signs: Manual process for blood pressure and required reporting of abnormal values to supervising RN
  • Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN:
  • Indwelling (Foley) catheters
  • Nasogastric tubes
  • Peripherally inserted intravenous catheters
  • Similar devices as appropriate


Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education And Experience

Completion of CNA certificate program

Certification and Licensure

Current CNA certificate in applicable state.

Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

Skills And Abilities

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers information and reports as appropriate; Works well in group problem solving situations; Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to handle, finger, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, steep, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

N/A

Supervises

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
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