CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant | Nursing Aide - Blair County, United States - RSC Healthcare Staffing

Description

Job Description

Job Description

• Checks vital signs, weighs and measures patients, obtains specimens and records findings on patient's chart.
• Instructs patients on how to obtain specimens for laboratory testing and performs basic specimen screening.
• Performs vision and hearing testing and simple urinalysis.
• Administers emergency first aid, including basic life support procedures.
• Performs simple first aid such as dressing changes, bandaging and cleansing of wounds, irrigation and cleansing of ears.
• Prepares patient for examination and assists medical provider during examination by providing necessary supplies/equipment.
• Prepares examining room for examination including cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Informs patients on proper preparation for various medical testing.
• Conducts interview of client to obtain routine personal and medical information and appropriate health history.
• Maintains, completes, processes and files patients' charts, appropriate forms and documents.
• Reports observations of patient to medical staff caring for patient to ensure professional assessment.
• Answers routine inquiries of patients in person or via telephone and makes appropriate referrals.
• Participates in informing patients and their families of health care services and achieving healthful, safe living.
• Maintains inventory of the unit's equipment stock and supplies.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Directs and escorts patients to other hospital departments and/or facilities, as needed.
• Coordinates efforts of various clinic and facility departments in scheduling and rebooking appointments through manual and/or automated systems and enters pertinent patient information into hospital data systems.
• Obtains blood specimens for laboratory testing by performing venipuncture and/or fingerstick testing.
• Operates electrocardiograph equipment to record electrical wave tracing of the electrical currents of the heart muscle.

Skills:

1+ years of nursing assistant experience - AHA BLS - preferred

A four-year High School Diploma or its educational equivalent/GED

Successful completion of a Pennsylvania Department of Health prescribed training program for CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Must have appropriate current certification/licensure for either specialty.

Company DescriptionAbout RSC Healthcare

Launched in 2018, RSC Healthcare is an RSC Solutions company created to focus on recruiting and staffing across all positions in the healthcare industry. Our knowledgeable staff brings multiple decades of experience within the healthcare industry to assist clients in attaining the highest quality talent in the marketplace.

By leveraging RSC Healthcare's extensive database and experienced recruiting team for candidate healthcare positions, our clients realize both substantial cost-savings and a streamlined, efficient process. We provide staffing for all levels and positions across your organization, including:

Registered Nurses
Physical/Occupational Therapists
Certified Nursing Assistants
Radiology Technicians
All skilled medical and allied health professionals

As a leader in the healthcare staffing industry, it is our goal is to connect patients with quality caregivers. Our experienced team and industry knowledge allow RSC Healthcare to deliver the qualified healthcare professionals our clients need.

Company Description

About RSC Healthcare\r
\r
Launched in 2018, RSC Healthcare is an RSC Solutions company created to focus on recruiting and staffing across all positions in the healthcare industry. Our knowledgeable staff brings multiple decades of experience within the healthcare industry to assist clients in attaining the highest quality talent in the marketplace.\r
\r
By leveraging RSC Healthcare's extensive database and experienced recruiting team for candidate healthcare positions, our clients realize both substantial cost-savings and a streamlined, efficient process. We provide staffing for all levels and positions across your organization, including:\r
\r
Registered Nurses\r
Physical/Occupational Therapists\r
Certified Nursing Assistants\r
Radiology Technicians\r
All skilled medical and allied health professionals\r
\r
As a leader in the healthcare staffing industry, it is our goal is to connect patients with quality caregivers. Our experienced team and industry knowledge allow RSC Healthcare to deliver the qualified healthcare professionals our clients need.