NICU CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Overview

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct and indirect patient care consistent with the unit's standards of care. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, department staff and medical staff. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge. Prepares and compiles patient records. Helps keep the unit stocked with supplies and equipment in good standing in preparation for an emergency. Initiates directions from physician and nursing staff. Participates in performance improvement activities and quality assurance activities. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habit; and treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with considerations and respect.

BENEFITS :

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Stocks emergency boxes, bedsides, carts, and the stablization room

2. Checks supplies for outdates and removes any outdated supplies.

3. Helps restock shelves when new supplies are delivered, making sure to rotate the supplies.

4. Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers, and physicians.

5. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.

6. Assists RN's with patient care activities as requested.

7. Assist with housekeeping duties.

8. Assists Nurse Supervisor and Manager as requested.

9. Documents patient data in appropriate computer/paper system.

10. Vital signs on a stable patient.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Knows and practices the prescribed vision, mission, values and standards of
  Mountain View Hospital.
  2. Participates in performance improvement activities and quality assurance.
  3. Reports to work on time to scheduled shifts. Completes work within designated time.
  Does not waste time while on the job.
  4. Wears hospital identification badge while on duty.
  5. Meet requirements for quarterly bonus.
  6. Knows and adheres to hospital protocol for absences and vacations.
  7. Completes assigned work, within the appropriate time frame, does not leave
  unfinished tasks for others to complete.
  8. Prioritizes tasks so that the most important tasks are completed first.
  9. Interacts with other departments and staff members in a manner which promotes
  optimum service for the patients and/or the public.
  10. Fosters goodwill among the staff members and community.
  11. Demonstrates willingness to perform tasks of a reasonable nature as directed by the
  NICU charge nurse, supervisor, or manager

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL:

Mountain View Hospital and our affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley - all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Current Nurse's Aide Certification (CNA) required. Current BLS certification and renewal as required. Knowledge of medical terminology, or must complete terminology course or within six (6) months of hire. Healthstream Computer System Annual Training.

Experience: Previous CNA experience preferred.

Equipment/Technology: Competent in CPSI, Excel, Word, Labdaq, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint.

Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Mental Capabilities: Able to multi-task and function at a high level with accuracy and efficiency. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Interpersonal: Able to work well with others.

Performance: The ability to work efficiently and effectively without close supervision. Knowledge of office support functions, including word processing, filing, receptions, gathering and compiling data, and balancing and coordinating a workload involving multiple projects and clients. Able to maintain confidentiality. Able to complete a variety of tasks. Able to deal with difficult client situations and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.