What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA MedSurg Full Time Nights position at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center?
Description
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center has been an integral part of the lives of people throughout Darlington County and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. Our 116-bed hospital offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency room services to a service area totaling over 125,000 individuals. We are dually accredited by the Joint Commission and Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), a Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a Blue Distinction Maternity Center. We are committed to continuing to be a trusted provider of quality care, close to home, for generations to come.
At Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of Carolina Pines – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation. Answers call lights and responds to patients' needs appropriately and promptly. Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly. Collects and documents patient information as needed (including weight and vital signs). Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. Transfers, moves, and repositions patients as assigned. Appropriately obtains, stores and labels specimens. Enters specimen orders accurately and endures safe delivery of specimens to the lab. Assists in discharge process of patients to include transport, packing of personal belongings and assistance with hygiene needs as requested. Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma
Licenses & Certifications:
CNA
Experience:
Hospital experience preferred
