What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at HealthPartners?
ABOUT THE JOB
Olivia Hospital & Clinic is looking for a casual Certified Nursing Assistant to perform selected patient care functions according to patient care standards under direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse as assigned.
Responsibilities:
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Assists in providing personal hygiene and activities of daily living as assigned.
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Serves and collects food trays and feeds patient requiring help. Returns trays and other used dietary equipment to carts.
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May provide 1:1 sitter with patients that need sitters.
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Assists nursing staff with procedural tasks.
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Assists with emergency management when available.
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Assists nursing staff with the initial interventions such as: weights, blood pressure, room set up for new admissions.
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Sets up rooms after discharge.
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Records intake and output accurately.
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Uses models of patient care standards, physician preferences, hospital policy and procedures, Minnesota Department of Health guidelines, Board of Nursing, CDC, and OSHA standards.
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Transports patients or assists patient in ambulation.
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Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance as appropriate.
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Reports any skin redness, open areas, etc., to the Charge Nurse.
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Takes and documents vital signs, blood glucose, and other bedside tests that they have proven competence in obtaining and reports to licensed care giver.
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Maintains a clean environment by ensuring a clean tub room, shower room, utility room, utensils, and bed linens.
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Answers call lights to determine patient needs.
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Contributes to the patient care plan by recognizing and reporting physical and behavioral observations.
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Attends and participates in nursing staff meetings and educational activities.
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Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- 3-5 months of related health care experience (preferred)
- Valid Nursing Assistant Certification from Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.
ABOUT OLIVIA HOSPITAL & CLINIC
Located in west central Minnesota, Olivia Hospital & Clinic is one of the leading employers in Renville County. We offer a competitive base salary with incentives, excellent retirement plans, a generous benefits package and a state-of-the-art medical center. If you're ready to make a difference, we're ready to meet you!
Olivia Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a large health care organization spanning Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The HealthPartners care system includes a multi-specialty group practice that serves more than 1.2 million patients. Together, we're living our values every day to promote the health and well-being of the central Minnesota community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.