Salary Range
$20.00 - $31.00 Overview
- Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert.
- We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.
- Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
- Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation.
- Retirement Plan Pool Differential Sick Leave Shift Differential Employee Assistance Program For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
Summary
- This position is for CNA's currently enrolled in the Nursing Program.
- 72 working hours required per quarter.
- Please Note: This a pool position.
- No guarantee of hours.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients, and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the patient and/or unit.
- May also be utilized as a Bedside Assistant, observing, interacting with and providing care to patients requiring 1:1 supervision.
- Position Reports To: Unit Clinical Manager/Director
Essential Functions
- Perform related assignments and tasks as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations.
- Provides high quality patient care in a caring and compassionate manor.
- Reports any observed change in patient condition or behavior promptly to the nurse.
- Ensures patient care tasks are completed timely.
- Performs or assists with duties as outlined in the CNA Scope of Practice under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient and staff according to hospital and unit policies.
- Demonstrates competence in providing care routines in accordance with established nursing care procedure to ensure patients' comfort and safety.
- Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable, in an accurate and timely manner.
- Reports all variations from normal to the RN in charge of the patient.
- Obtains finger stick blood glucose as delegated by the RN unless working in an area where this is prohibited.
- Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients (if necessary), distributes fresh water and other nourishment according to patients’ needs.
- Assists patients with elimination needs.
- Ambulates/Transfers patients using proper body mechanics and patient safety techniques.
- Assists nurse in treatment procedures as needed.
- Documents accurately and timely in the patient medical record.
- Actively participates in quality improvement programs.
- Adheres to Confluence Health and Central Washington Hospital/Wenatchee Valley Hospital policies and unit standards as applicable.
- Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program and: High School Diploma or GED. Active WA certified CNA license.
- Eligible to obtain
- Medical
- Assistant: Registered certification where applicable (application completed during the hiring process). Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
Desired: Not Specified
Physical/Sensory Demands
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position
- Walking -
- C
- Sitting/Standing -
- F
- Reaching:
- Shoulder
- Height -
- F
- Reaching:
- Above shoulder height -
- O
- Reaching:
- Below shoulder height -
- F
- Climbing -
- O
- Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less -
- F
- Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds -
- F
- Pulling/Pushing:
- Over 50 pounds -
- O
- Lifting: 25 pounds or less -
- F
- Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds -
- F
- Lifting:
- Over 50 pounds -
- O
- Carrying: 25 pounds or less -
- F
- Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds -
- O
- Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O Crawling/Kneeling - O Bending/Stooping/Crouching -
- F
- Twisting/Turning -
- F
- Repetitive
- Movement -
- O
- Working
- Conditions: Acute Care Nursing
Job Classification
FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights - No Heat - No Cold - No Mechanical Hazards - Yes Hazardous Substances - Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes Lighting - Yes Noise - Yes Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes Infectious Diseases - Yes
