What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA, Med Surg, Full Time - 58-1 position at Northwest Florida Community Hospital?
Northwest Florida Community Hospital -
Unit based responsibilities for data collection related to status of patients, ongoing and measuring responses, treatment and procedures, equipment maintenance and reinforcing patient education. Functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of a Health Occupational Program Equivalent to or exceeding the Nursing Assistant Program or completion of first semester of LPN program.
Experience :
1 to 2 years Acute Care experience preferred. Must complete training and required competencies within 90 days of employment. Ability to greet and effectively relate to patients; ability to learn a variety of skills; some computer and clerical skills. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing. Presents oneself in a professional manner through appearance and conduct.
Licenses, Certifications and / or Registrations :
BLS competency. Completion of Patient Support Associate training within the first 90 days of employment.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills :
Computer Skills.
Supervised by : RN, LPN, Nurse Manager
Supervises (Headcount) :
Supervises (Job titles) :
Interrelations / Contacts :
Including, but not limited to : other staff members, physicians, patients, families, ancillary departments.
For Direct Patient Care Positions Only :
Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care as defined by job responsibilities and performance standards in this job description to include Patient Safety Performance Standards for the identified population served below :
- Pre-term / High Risk Neonate
- Neonate (newborn to 28 days)
- Pediatric (One month to 12 years)
- Young Adult (18 to 35 years)
- Adult (35 to 65 years)
- Geriatric (65 years and over)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF COMPETENT PERFORMANCE FOR THIS POSITION
Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.
In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.
By submitting an application for employment with Northwest Florida Community Hospital, you acknowledge that if you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor of moral turpitude (excluding minor traffic violations), or are subject to pending criminal charges for any of the following offenses within or outside the state of Florida, you may be ineligible for employment with Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Criminal offenses may include murder, abduction for immoral purposes, assault, battery, robbery, pandering, arson, crimes against nature involving children, taking indecent liberties with children, abuse and neglect of children, failure to secure medical attention for an injured child, sexual assault, obscenity offenses, crimes against the person, crimes against property, crimes involving fraud, crimes involving health and safety, crimes involving morals and decency, abuse or neglect of an incapacitated adult, crimes related to healthcare, listed by any Federal agency as debarred, excluded or ineligible for participation in federally funded health programs.
Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and that failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove the applicant from consideration for employment for one year.
