CNA Patient Care Unit PRN

To assist the nurse in managing basic level skills in the overall delivery of patient and family holistic care at the bedside and to promote a positive end of life experience. Focusing on respect, accountability, integrity, stewardship and excellence throughout the experience.

Requirements

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: · Follow all infection control procedures · Administer daily care in an efficient safe manner:
• AM and PM care
• Assist with ambulation
• Assist with diets/special nourishments
• Change bed linens as needed · Perform duties safely and accurately, documenting results appropriately as directed by RN:
• Skin care
• Collect specimens
• Intake and output
• Vital signs
• Enemas · Observe patient’s condition and report changes or concerns to the RN timely · Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of patients · Answer call lights promptly by regulatory standard · Assist other staff in completing their assignments as requested · Ensure all safety measures are in place per plan of care · Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and stocked · Assist with cleaning patient rooms, as needed per checklist · Other duties as assigned by nurse, within scope of responsibility, as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing

Knowledge, skills & abilities

· Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care · Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team · Ability to work a flexible schedule · Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation

Minimum Qualifications

Education: · High School diploma required · Graduate of a Certified Assistant Training Program I Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable): · Current listing on NC State Registry · CPR Certification

Physical demands

· Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks · Ability to sit extended periods of time and perform administrative tasks · Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds · Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and keyboard for extended periods of time · Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance

Special requirements

· Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license · PRN employees must complete one 12-hour shift in 90 days

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