CNA (PT, Days-Weekends)

Company: Palmetto Health
Location: Seneca
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status; performance of basic nursing procedures; on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures; and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.

Accountabilities

• Provides patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse including the patients physical, emotional needs, cultural, spiritual, psycho-social, and educational needs. 15%
• Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care. 10%
• Adheres to policies related to patient rights, confidentiality and customer service standards. 10%
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of department/unit. 10%
• Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal application, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care. 10%
• Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs, intakes and out puts, etc.10%
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies. Knowledgeable of and adheres to Age Appropriate Standards of Care for the patient population(s) served.10%
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities. 5%
• Maintains and ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical record and treats patient records as confidential. 5%
• Maintains skills, unit based competencies and completes annual mandatory requirements. 5%
• Provides comfort and pain management measures. 5%
• Orients patient/family to room and unit routines. 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Education

Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program is required. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Minimum Experience

No previous experience

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT - NCNA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Lila Doyle Nursing and Rehab Center

Facility

1066 Lila Doyle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Department

10666354 Medical/Surgical Nursing

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