PRN Certified Nurse Aide - Telemetry/Observation - Day/Evening/Night
Company: WellSpan Health Services
Location: Chambersburg
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Telemetry/Observation Unit (Tele/Obs) - Certified Nurse Aide -
PRN30-bed Telemetry-Observation Unit providing care to the cardiac,
the medical and the surgical patientWe use an Interdisciplinary
team approach to patient careShort length of stay for most
patientsEKG, ACLS, and residency classes are providedIndividualized
orientation program for each new member joining our teamPRN - will
need to work a min of 24 hours off shift per 6-week schedule12-hour
day/evening/nightWeekend and Holiday as neededShift and Weekend
Differential EligibilityPosition 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
on the unit.Essential Functions and Responsibilities 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.19.
Functions as a virtual sitter as assigned which includes, but is
not limited to, observing patients for disruptive behavior or
safety issues, crawling out of bed, fall risks, redirecting
patients as necessary through a virtual platform and working
collaboratively with the bedside staff.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.Certifications/Licensure: CPR certification
required. Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification or
Pennsylvania LPN license is required.
Keywords: WellSpan Health Services, Frederick , PRN Certified Nurse Aide - Telemetry/Observation - Day/Evening/Night, Other , Chambersburg, Maryland
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