Certified Nursing Assistant-Medical/Surgical Pediatrics-Inpatient (Full Time Days) (Full Time)

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care, assist with daily living activities, and ensure a safe and clean environment for our residents. Responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and supporting nursing staff with various tasks.

Schedule: 7AM-7:30 PM/3 x12 shifts/36 hours/week
Rotating weekends and holidays

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Performs receptionist duties including directing visitors and patients' family members; answering incoming phone calls and questions from visitors; directs physicians and other hospital personnel with locating patients or providers; utilizes strong customer services skills.

Performs administrative duties as directed:

• Responsible for scanning the patient chart as directed by Health Information Management.

• Approves open and closed electronic medical record documents.

• Assists in coordination of ancillary departments for patient care.

• Assists with incoming and outgoing mail.

• Responsible/coordinates for maintenance and repairs of Nurse's Station equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc).

• Orders office supplies under direction of the Director.

• Responsible for ordering galley supplies, maintaining orderliness, and recording daily temperature for refrigerator/freezer. Maintains a working relationship with BTNRH Dietary Specialist.

• In collaboration with nursing staff, assists with chart preparation. Assures patient rooms are setup for admissions the following day.

• Ensures supply carts and procedure cart in patient rooms are stocked. Will contact Director(s), Laboratory, and/or operating room to request additional supplies, as necessary.

• Contacts physician office to obtain any required document for the patient.

• Performs point of care testing.

• Performs EKG's as indicated.

• Maintains charge capture especially for billable supplies.

• Utilizes CNA skills to assist RN's in rooming patients. Assists with obtaining vital signs and reviewing the Patient Handbook with the parents.

• Helps coordinate patient transfers, including preparing transport carts.

• Assists nursing staff as needed in performing routine patient care (feeding, bathing, ambulation, and making beds).

• Organizes nursing station as needed.

• Follows hospital policy and procedures and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits.

• Maintains downtime forms.

• Works collaboratively with the Patient Access Department to register patients admitted to the unit or transferring from the unit, and/or assisting with patient discharge follow-up clinic appointments, as needed.

• Maintains admission/discharge logbook and census documentation where indicated.

• Assists with special projects as assigned.

• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with PHI and other sensitive information.

• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team.

• Embodies the patient-centered, family friendly work environment culture at BTNRH.

• Ability to apply strong organizational skills.

• Ability to effectively use a computer, office equipment (copier, scanner) and other equipment required to complete daily tasks.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in high-stress, high volume environments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 16 years of age required.

• CNA certification required.

• BLS certification required.

• Experience utilizing multiple computer systems (e.g. Microsoft, Electronic Health Record) required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of one year of CNA experience preferred.

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