Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed nurse (RN or LVN/LPN), the Certified Nursing Assisting (CNA) is responsible for assisting with direct patient care within the scope of their practice as well as other work on the unit which supports the patient environment. The CNA assists staff to ensure optimal patient care and assists the healthcare team to provide and maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients. Work will in...
Under the Supervisor, the ideal incumbent will perform duties associated with providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and Morrill County Community Hospital Policy and Procedures.
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency room and the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Managers/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies. RN should be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments.
Perform patient care as defined by scope of practice – duties may include but not limited to taking vital signs, assisting patients with bathing, eating, dressing, transfers and ambulation, repositioning patients in bed to prevent skin breakdown, change linens, record oral intake and measure urinary output, collect specimens for tests, supply and empty bed pans, interact with patients and family, and transport patients and equipment as allowed by...
Essential Duties and Responsibilities. include the following. Other duties may be assigned. . Responsible for making referral appointments and obtains follow-up progress notes. Orders all outpatients testing through the electronic medical record. Obtains prior authorizations for such procedures. Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Administers prescribed medications and treatmen...
Administers active and passive manual therapy. therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, therapeutic massage, neuromuscular re-education, and modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, and hot and cold packs. Administers manual and/or mechanical traction to relieve neck and back pain. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as preambulation,...
