What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA, Hospital - Inpatient Ortho/Neuro (0.9 FTE) position at Billings Clinic Health System?
This position may be eligible for a $2000 sign-on bonus
Under general supervision of a licensed Nurse assists in
the delivery of patient/resident care. Works collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary care team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and
spiritual needs of the patient/resident and family.
Essential Job Functions
Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service
expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency
standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job
performance.
holistic approach, performs basic nursing care and treatments within scope of
practice as directed by the licensed nurse to include the goal-directed plan of
care for the patient.
complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by
patient need and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental
policies and procedures, to include, but not limited to, activities of daily
living (ADLs), vital signs, intake and output measurements and hourly rounding.
Billings Clinic safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and
identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of
patient/resident care. Supports the Magnet Model of quality nursing care.
collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with
patients/residents, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
resource, role model and mentor. Responds to questions and assists with problem
resolution.
responsibility for identification of own growth and development needs; meets
all system and departmental educational and continuing education requirements.
other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the
department/organization.
Completes yearly level II competency checklist.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
departmental
Corporate Compliance Program
Code of Business Conduct
standards ( e.g. JCAHO, OSHA.)
confidentiality requirements
care treatment, planning and assessment within scope of practice
rights
control and safety practices, policies and procedures
terminology
and physiology
Excellence (PSE) necessary to interact with patients/residents, families, and
members of the interdisciplinary care team with a variety of developmental and
sociocultural backgrounds
tasks and procedures as directed by the RN and/or LPN in accordance with
established policies, procedures, and protocols
patient care equipment and electronic applications
into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided
will encompass age groups ranging from infant to geriatric
empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit patients’/residents’ cooperation
and allay apprehensions
information to patients, residents, and/or families and report on
patient/resident condition and/or unusual findings with members of the
interdisciplinary care team as appropriate
management concepts to maximize tasks effectively
and effectively both verbally and in writing
maintain collaborative relationships
in a team environment
general supervision
chaotic work environment with changing priorities as it relates to patient care
needs
objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted
conduct in dealing with difficult situations with co-workers,
patients/residents, families and visitors. Requires ability to deal with
patients with acute, chronic and complex diseases processes and those who are
dying.
in dealing with simple to moderate complexity requires ability to prioritize
duties with assistance of nursing personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Experience
Certifications and Licenses