Provides basic nursing care and assists patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, maintaining a clean environment, and observing changes in patient condition.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited nursing assistant program with an active WA CNA license. Candidates must maintain Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and possess basic computer skills.
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Job description
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
Please note
This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours. This position is for students currently enrolled in nursing school. Must work minimum of 72 hours per quarter. 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.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Sick Leave
Retirement Plan
Shift Differential
Pool Differential
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
