What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - .9 FTE Days position at Osceola Medical Center?
Summary :
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing direct patient nursing care services under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, RN, or NT / LPN. The CNA organizes the aspects of care which has been delegated to support the RN in efficiently meeting patient needs. The CNA is expected to care for patients in all departments of the hospital (Med-Surg, OB and ED) when needed.
Typical Schedule :
12-hour day shifts, 6 : 00 am to 6 : 30 pm, every third weekend / holiday rotation
Qualifications :
- CNA with current Wisconsin Certification or the ability to obtain, required.
- BLS certification, required.
- Minimum of 1 year Med / Surg or hospital experience, preferred.
- Perform essential functions of a Certified Nursing Assistant
- Effectively participate in the interdisciplinary care team
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, and co-workers.
- Effectively handle stress.
- Empathy and compassion
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to follow set rules and protocol.
- Astute observation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Maintain confidentiality per OMC policy.
- Provide age appropriate and culturally appropriate care.
- Perform additional duties on an as needed basis.
- Participate in the orientation process of new staff.
- Seek out learning / educational opportunities to increase knowledge in job responsibilities.
Responsibilities include :
CNA : Assists the nurse to carry out the nursing process to deliver the highest quality nursing care. As a patient advocate, he / she coordinates the care of the patient through collaboration with the nursing team. The CNA provides daily patient cares, activities, and other tasks as delegated by the nursing staff. He / she monitors and interacts frequently with all patient service departments; utilizes interdisciplinary input to plan, implement and evaluate care. All other duties as assigned within the scope of CNA practice.
HUC : The Health Unit Coordinator acts as the central contact person for the nursing units (Med Surg, ED, and OB); performs transcription, clerical, and reception duties. Critical thinking and computer skills required; working knowledge of office equipment including, but not limited to, fax machines, copy machines, printers, and computers. All other duties as assigned within the scope of HUC practice.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
