Certified Nursing Assistant-CVICCU Step Down Cardiac Unit
| Company | Kaweah Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Visalia, CA, USA |
| Salary | $20.38 – $30.57 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification
- HeartSaver AED
- Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer
Responsibilities
- Reports any variance in the patient’s condition, to licensed staff.
- Reports specific patient or family needs, concerns, and changes in activity to licensed staff.
- Refers complaints and problems to licensed staff or department manager immediately.
- Answers patient call lights within two minutes as assigned.
- Greets patient and family members in friendly professional manner.
- Identifies self by name and job category.
- As assigned, assists patient with their needs.
- Is an active participant in achieving quality patient care.
- Maintains confidentiality with all patient care issues.
- Complies with current policies and procedures including safety and infection control.
- Must keep all required certifications current.
- Performs tasks safely.
- Assists the Nursing staff in performing tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Provides for the toilet needs of patients by emptying bedpans and drainage container.
- Reports any variation in amount, color, consistency, and odor of output to the RN.
- Provides assistance with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Orients patients to room (call light, storage of belongings, etc.).
- Assists patients with meals, snacks, and with water pitchers.
- Assists with activities of daily living: bath, ambulation oral care, etc.
- Collects and records intake and output, weight, height, and vital signs as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Collects respiratory rate by direct observation of the patient.
- Collects, labels, and delivers specimens.
- Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting the body to the morgue.
- Assists with emergency care by participating in crash cart checks, providing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and responding to Code Blue.
- Handles the personal property of the patient with great care.
- Personal appearance shall reflect a well groomed, professional appearance as outlined in HR.107, Professional Appearance Guidelines.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and neat patient environment.
- Documents all care provided in the EMR as soon after the care occurs as possible.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.