KPC Promise Hospital of AMARILLO: To provide routine nursing care and services that support the care delivered to patients/residents requiring long-term acute or transitional restorative care, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current CNA state Certification and must maintain Certification renewal in accordance
with the standards of the regulatory agency; Preferred
2. Prior experience in healthcare preferred;
3. Basic computer skills as evidenced by knowledge of Internet and Email;
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English;
5. BLS certification through American Heart Association;
6. ANSI Food Handler certification, if required by state regulating body.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides general aspects of patient/resident care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both
simultaneously, within the NA's scope of practice to include but not be limited to: feeding, bathing,
and dressing patients/residents; assisting with toileting; taking vital signs; serving meals; making
beds; keeping rooms tidy; setting up medical equipment and assisting with procedures; answering
call lights for help; and observing and reporting changes in a patient/resident condition or
behavior;
2. Meets current documentation standards and completes within shift;
3. Practices established infection control procedures;
4. Basic computer skills as evidenced by knowledge of Internet and Email;
5. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information;
6. Works ethically and demonstrates good customer service;
7. Arrives promptly, regularly and reliably for assigned work schedule;
8. Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical: Walking - up to 50% Standing - up to 75% Kneeling - up to 25%
Sitting - up to 25% Pushing - up to 50% Bending - up to 25%
Squatting - up to 25% Pulling - up to 50% Reaching - up to 35%
Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%
Mental: Stress Level: Moderate