- Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
- Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient's response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient's condition.
- Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
- Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
- Answers patients' calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
- Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
- Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
- Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
- Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
- Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Passing grade on state of work location required exam.
- No experience required
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- Or
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Or
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
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Patient Care Tech, CNA - Madison, United States - SSM Health
Description
Job Highlights:
At SSM Health, we pride ourselves on being a collaborative community that values your unique talents and supports employee professional development. If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care and are ready to be a part of a dynamic and fulfilling work environment, apply now to join our team of CNAs. Your talents will shine bright at SSM and your contributions will be a real part of helping us achieve an exceptional patient experience. We look forward to learning more about you
Position Details
A one-time sign on bonus is available to qualified individuals for up to $3,000 (less taxes) with a 2 year service commitment.
Pay Details: $18.00+, depending on experience, plus applicable shift differentials.
Schedule : This is a full time day shift shift position working 36 hours per week. The schedule also includes an every third weekend rotation and a holiday rotation.
Location: St. Mary's Hospital Madison
700 S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715
Unit Information
31 bed Neuroscience and Trauma Intermediate Care Unit
Certified Primary Stroke Center
450 stroke cases per year
Neurosurgery, Trauma, Capnography
Telemetry and Pulse Oximetry
24 hour video Seizure and Epilepsy Monitoring
Job Summary:
Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
State of Work Location: Missouri
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Employee
