Certified Nurse Aide - Critical Care - Day/Night

Company: Wellspan Health Services
Location: Chambersburg
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Critical Care Unit (CCU) - Certified Nurse Aide24-bed Intensive/Critical Care UnitCritical care course, EKG Classes and ACLS providedDynamic Preceptors throughout your orientation program, individualized for each new candidatePosition Function: The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) functions as an integral part of the patient care team by performing selected patient/resident care treatments and tasks as delegated by licensed nurses and is accountable for his/her own action in performing duties as assigned and for which he/she is trained. Included is recognition and understanding of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes unique to the age group served.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesCore Values: Service, Integrity, Compassion1. Demonstrates service excellence and patient and family centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness and a positive attitude toward all customers.2. Maintains confidentiality.3. Demonstrates dependability, to include attendance and punctuality.4. Is accountable - takes initiative and ownership of issues.5. Displays a professional demeanor. Represents hospital in a positive way. Has a compassionate working relationship with patients and families.6. Assumes personal responsibility for 2-way communication. Communicates and listens effectively with patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.7. Supports coworkers, initiatives and a patient and family centered philosophy; pitches in; does own part and helps others.8. Works to continuously improve work environment/processes (Performance Improvement). Demonstrates a patient and family centered focus when considering/developing improvement solutions.9. Represents willingness/enthusiasm to create, embrace and facilitate change.10. Develops self and others; supports a learning environment; leads by example. Encourages patients and families to give feedback and suggestions for improvement.11. Develops working relationships critical to the organization including patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.12. Encourages others by providing recognition and support.Technical Excellence1. Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential risks.2. Maintains state of art knowledge of area of specialty, healthcare trends and practice, and populations served.3. Maintains a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.4. Meets and maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required.5. Completes hospital-required reviews, e.g. HIPAA, safety, health screening,care concerns, and others as assigned.6. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.Job Class Specifics1. Consistently communicates pertinent information to the primary nurse and/or follows chain of command to ensure patient and safety concerns are addressed.2. Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties and completion of assignment.3. Assists and maintains a neat, clean and safe environment for patients, families, employees, volunteers and providers.4. Demonstrates competence with all CNA standard work and performs independently, accurately, efficiently, promptly, recognizing importance to positive outcomes.5. Receives instructions and follows directions accurately and in a cooperative manner; thinks critically and clarifies questions and concerns prior to acting.6. Observes changes in patient condition & promptly reports to primary nurse and/or follows chain of command to ensure patient and safety concerns are addressed.7. Documents according to standard work elements in electronic medical record in addition to informing primary nurse and other caregivers.8. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers and transports patients according to standard work elements.9. Assists in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.10. Supports orientation of new personnel to the unit by welcoming and encouraging them. Serves as a preceptor or 'buddy' to new team members.11. Recognizes and responds to shifting priorities in the patient care process. Readily adapts to changes in workload and responds efficiently and effectively.12. Responds appropriately to emergency situations.13. Anticipates patient, family, team member, and unit needs and is proactive rather than waiting to be told.14. Answers/responds to patient call lights, telephone and voice communications/pages promptly.15. Follows standard work in post mortem care and transport.16. Follows standard work in responding to Code Blue.17. Maintains current knowledge through reading journals, attending meetings, and continuing education. Maintains certification.18. Transports medications within the hospital as requested and needed according to Hospital policy.Position Title: Certified Nurse AideDepartment: Patient Services - Inpatient Behavioral Health Services1. Incorporates recovery principals into providing patient care.2. Assists with application of mechanical restraints at the direction of the RN or completes competency.3. Describes intervention for least restrictive alternative to restraints and demonstrates correct performance of de-escalation4. Responds to behavioral emergencies5. Describes role and responsibility in reporting physical, emotional, sexual abuse or neglect.6. Partcipates in Mock,medical emergencies and/or RRT (including response to other units/departments as indicated).7. Performs glucose meter quality control checks.8. Demonstrates ability to provide group leadership in milieu communtiy meeting, activity groups and wrap-up.9. Accurately and reliably performs safety and security rounds and safe inspection of patient contraband/personal belongings.10. Describes Level of Care Policy, including responsibility and hand off process for 15-minute safety checks.11. Incorporates Continuous Comprehensive Integrated System of Care (CCISC) principles into providing patient care.12. Demonstrates ability to perform or assist with ADL care and document accordingly.13. Demonstrates ability to obtain and document vital signs and weights.Position Title: Certified Nurse AideDepartment: Patient Services - Outpatient Behavioral Health Services1. Obtains and documents reason for visit, patient vital signs which may include: Temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, BMI, respirations, and pulse.2. Administers in-office TMS therapeutic treatments under the guidance of the treating physician. Works closely with the TMS Coordinator on specifics regarding TMS care and equipment. Reports any needs to leadership.3. Monitors patients for medical symptoms and/or side effects for a defined duration following administration of the TMS treatment.4. Provides medical intervention to TMS patients in an emergency.5. Ensures all patient care areas are adequately stocked with unexpired medical supplies and has equipment that is in good working condition with up to date biomedical assessment checks. Properly handles, stores, and cleans instruments, equipment, and supplies per manufacturer guidelines.6. Prepares patients for scheduled procedures by assuring patient is appropriately prepared and instruments and supplies are set-up. Uses Standard Precautions for all patient encounters.7. Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services by completing necessary paperwork and scheduling of appointments. Under the direction of the provider, tracks, reviews and monitors follow-up of diagnostic test results. Relays information from the provider to the patient regarding follow-up instructions.8. Documents and processes prescription requests and refills per protocol.9. Provides patients with standard patient care instructions and education, and reviews with patient and family members as directed by providers (i.e. VIS sheets etc.).10. Completes pre-visit planning and visit prep according to established guidelines. Obtains comprehensive health information from patient/family members at the time of the visit. This may include review of systems and history of present illness and/or past medical and social history. Obtains an accurate medication list updating the EHR.11. Efficiently manages daily patient flow to manage fluctuating patient volumes and demands. Prioritizes daily patient care tasks and activities that are delegated by the care team.12. Maintains a visible presence in the clinical area in between tasks.13. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility.14. Assist with clinical care team in basket messages.15. Schedule appointments for patients as needed and required.16. Schedule urgent studies and referrals17. Completion of patient forms18. Monitor and assist with processing forms, faxes, paperwork of the clinical care team19. Assist clinical team with coverage of in basket messages, nurse line and back line for office.20. Attends Crisis Intervention Training as required and completes all required competencies in timely way21. Maintains all job related clearances as required by deadlines22. Demonstrates ability and confidence to assess and participate in managing potentially high conflict and/or unsafe patients with mandatory trainings.General RequirementsThe following requirements are expected of all employees:Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, ServiceAnnual Health Screening with Infection Control and Blood Borne Pathogens EducationSafety Awareness: Hospital Fire, Safety, and Disaster ProceduresConfidentiality: Maintains Employee and Patient Confidentiality.Attendance: Regular attendance is an essential function of the positionLeadership Standards:Character: Attitude, Integrity, Role ModelingJob Performance: Results Orientation, Customer Focus, Decision Making, AwarenessInterpersonal Skills: Communication, Relationship-building, Team Player, CelebrationInnovation: Breakthrough Thinking, Knowledge-Building/Sharing, Coaching/Empowering, System Vision & ManagementPhysical and Mental Requirements: Classified as medium work by Dictionary of Occupational Titles: May exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-20 pounds of force frequently/and/or greater than negligible (up to 10 pounds) force constantly in order to move objects.- Stands frequently during a normal shift.- Walks frequently within the department.- Sits occasionally.- Lifts up to 50 pounds laterally to and from waist level.- Pulls/pushes up to 125 pounds.- Carries up to 15 pounds.- Frequent bending, kneeling and squatting from an upright position to lower levels.- Reaches to heights of up to 2 feet.- Occasional twisting from upper torso.- Ability to move rapidly in response to unpredictable emergencies/patient behaviors.- Ability to physically restrain average person (weighing 155 pounds) by assisting in a 2-person lift.- Near-visual acuity with color perception in order to view computer screen, decipher fine print and colors of medications and solutions; also must be able to observe specific actions and from a distance. Assessment of patients including the ability to perform the following: Recognition of body color changes including but not limited to pallor, flushing, cyanosis, and jaundice; evaluation of skin rashes, erythema, and wounds, including color and quality of wound bed and exudate if present; and detection of visible blood or bile in urine, stool, sputum, and vomit. Use of area-specific monitoring equipment, potentially including color-coded information.- Auditory acuity; able to hear phone conversation, overhead pagers, alarms and call bells, heart and lung and bowel sounds (differentiating the quality of each), normal voice tones when not facing the individual, and able to hear as well as see blood pressure reading with accuracy.- Ability to occasionally operate hand/arm and foot/leg controls on beds, stretchers, bed scales, wheelchairs and lifts.- Manual dexterity, digital sensitivity, and flexibility (i.e. ability to program equipment, start IV's, give injections, check pulses and temperatures of patient, adjust flow rates, open medications and utilize a keyboard).- Good hand/eye coordination.Mental Requirements: Must possess good general mental health; ability to work under pressure; ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Must establish priorities among essential functions of the job and coordinate these functions with others; ability to speak, read, and write the English language.Working Environment: Work is performed in a clean, well-ventilated, indoor area; possible exposure to patients with infectious diseases or to bodily fluids which may contain infectious agents. Some risk of harm through dealing with patients who may pose a danger to self, others or property. Interfaces with a diversity of customers.Reporting Structure:A. Formal Reporting and Chain of Command - Reports to the Clinical Manager of the assigned unit or other designee. In his/her absence, reports to Nurse Manager, Administrative Resource Coordinator, Director of Patient Services and/or Vice President of Patient Services.B. Informal Reporting and Relationships-Establishes and maintains harmonious, productive relationships with all levels of nursing personnel, other hospital personnel, management, physicians, patients, and the general public.Disclaimer: These essential job functions are requirements of the position, which must be performed either with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential job function list is intended to be a guide rather than a limitation. The Chambersburg Hospital possesses the right to add new responsibilities to the list as business demands dictate. Some of the essential job functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat/significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.By identifying essential job functions, we are in no way stating or implying that these required tasks are the only activities that are to be performed by the employee occupying this position. In addition, employees will also be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties that are included in the job description. The preceding requirements represent only the minimum acceptable levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities that a job incumbent must possess; in order to perform the job successfully, the incumbent will possess additional aptitudes so as to perform the other duties that the job description entails.Qualifications and StandardsEducation: Formal Education and Training - High school graduate or the equivalent preferred. Must have successfully completed a certified nurse aide course or licensed practical nursing course.Informal or Continuing Education - Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain knowledge and clinical skills.Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Previous experience as a CNA or LPN preferred. Proficient communication skills including reading comprehension and listening skills. Required to demonstrate proficiency in CNA knowledge and basic arithmetic.Outpatient Behavioral Health: Previous experience as a CNA in an outpatient setting with mental health experience preferred.Certifications/Licensure: CPR certification required. Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification or Pennsylvania LPN license is required.Employment BenefitsSign-on incentives for new employeesMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife and accidental death insuranceSupplemental life insuranceRetirement savings planPaid time off (PTO)PTO bridgingShort-term disabilityEducational assistanceForgivable loanFlexible spendingCredit unionEmployee recreational activitiesChildcareComplimentary medicine discountsby Jobble

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