Department/Position Details:

• 1:6 patients typically
• Work with total joints (knees, hips, shoulders), spine patients, hand or foot surgeries, infections, jaw patients
• Fast moving pace as some patients are discharging same day. Most length of stays are less than 2 days.
• Frequent touchbases with patients and develop quick rapports as we get to know the patient as an individual.
• Early mobilization and reinforcing patient education vital to patient success.
• Patient care is a collaborative approach working closely with nurses and the Inpatient therapy team.
• Care for patients from teens through geriatrics

Tasks:

• Frequent vitals, charting, Incentive spirometry, ADLs, mobilize patients, blood sugars, repositioning, showering, I/Os, transporting

Essential Job Functions:

• Participates in Patient's immediate environment.
• Participates in patient's activities of daily living and provides clinical support within level of preparation.
• Provides orientation for new Certified Nursing Assistants as assigned/delegated
• General Clerical/Secretarial responsibilities.
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others
• Uses communication skills to achieve the desired outcomes and is perceived as satisfying and acceptable by those involved promoting teamwork.
• Supports quality and cost effective care.
• Promotes the team concept by demonstrating commitment and involvement among co-workers and other members of the health care team.
• Maintains professional appearance, behavior and work environment.
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned for which competency has been demonstrated.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• High School Education or equivalent required.
• Approved Certified Nurse Assistant Course.
• Registered with State of Nebraska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Experience:

• Prior Nurse Assistant experience preferred.
• Must be able to work from detailed verbal or written instructions and uses judgment for routine situations.
• Preferred one year customer service work required in a health care setting.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred and the ability to demonstrate effective communication skills.

Physical:

• This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of up to 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.