What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant (CNA or NAR) - Birth Center position at Northfield Hospital & Clinics?
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant position partners with nursing staff to provide direct patient care. Provides ancillary functions to support the daily operations of the unit. This position provides age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for neonates, adolescents, and adult patients.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provides Patient Centered Care
- Makes observations/collects health status information in a timely manner per policies and procedures as delegated by the RN.
- Reports observations to RN. Immediately reports concerns, changes in patient/resident’s condition that are outside normal parameters. To include: hydration, elimination, nutrition, mobility, mood, skin changes, pain, vital signs and any problems the patient is having.
- Performs personal care and interventions for patient needs as per policies and procedures and unit schedules. To include: baths, showers, backrubs, shampoos, shaves and foot care.
- Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Provides and documents daily activities and care provided to patients/residents accurately and in a timely manner. To include: assists with meals and feeding, ambulates, turns and positions patients, provides fresh water and between meal nourishments.
- Communicates effectively in a caring manner with compassion.
- Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to unit and patient calls and alarms.
- Provides for the comfort needs of patients and timed position changes to prevent pressure injuries.
- Performs weights and accurately records I & O, collects excretory specimens and obtains routine bedside blood glucose.
- Contributes to a Safe Environment for Patients, Visitors and Staff.
- Provides and maintains a clean, safe patient care environment, stocking patient care supplies, cleaning patient reusable equipment, carts, and surfaces.
- Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
- Protects patients and self from infectious and communicable disease through proper use of universal precautions.
- Protects patients and themselves from injury during transfers, lifts, repositioning and transport.
- Ongoing Development
- Participates in learning activities and other opportunities for development.
- Maintains clinical competence.
- Works collaboratively with team to create a cohesive environment.
Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Registered in good standing with the Minnesota Department of Health Nursing Assistant Registry (NAR)
- Current BLS must be enrolled in NH C RQI program and complete the requirements within 90 days of enrollment. Must remain current (complete quarterly assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter).
- Initial Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI) within six months.
- Workplace Violence education in New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
- Ability to multitask
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written English
Schedule:
- 60hrs/2wks
- 7:00pm-7:30am
- Every weekend and every third (3rd) holiday
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages, $17.66-24.93 (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended)
- Shift Differential Pay: Evenings $.80; Nights $1.20
- Paid Time Off and Sick Over Sixteen Accrued on First Paycheck
- Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
- 457(b) Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free On-site Parking
- Others include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including a cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC medication discount from our pharmacy.
Northfield Hospital Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.
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