Nursing Assistant CNA – Multi-site
| Company | Advocate Health Care |
|---|---|
| Location | Duluth, MN, USA, Milwaukee, WI, USA, Wauwatosa, WI, USA, Grafton, WI, USA, Iron Mountain, MI, USA |
| Salary | $20.4 – $32.2 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Current CNA in good standing with the WI State Registry
- At least 1 year of Acute experience (any type of hospital floor/unit experience)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days
- Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
Responsibilities
- Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated
- Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately
- Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly
- Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required
- Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection
- Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices
- Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans
- Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of CNA experience in the acute (hospital) setting