CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - PULMONARY MEDICAL UNIT

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Job Summary

Assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties. Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.

Job Responsibilities

Greets and orients new patient to hospital environment and provides directions or instructions to patients and guests.

Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.

Documents patient progress toward goals and ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.

Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific and cultural considerations of each patient.

Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.

Reports abnormal findings.

May monitor tube system and handle medications in accordance with medication safe handling practice.

May update diet orders and verifies patient diet upon tray deliveries.

May electronically transfer patients in and out of the unit including facilitation of direct admit process, completion of discharge in EMR, assembling paper-lite chart, and assisting with patient bed placement.

May enter staff assignments into Responder 5 System and verify staff have logged in and out of the system to review assignments.

May arrange for patient transport services.

May enter work orders and obtain supplies from materials.

Organizational Responsibilities

Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.

Education

High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or higher preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA) in the state of Kentucky required. Certified as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.

Work Experience

No experience required.

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all areas.

Additional Position Related Details

Populations Served

Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.

Physical Requirements

Activity and Frequency:

Bending/Stooping - Frequently

Climbing - Occasionally

Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting/Moving Patients - Frequently

Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 0-25 lbs - Frequently

Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 25-75 lbs - Rarely

Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - over 75 lbs - Rarely

Pushing/Pulling - 0-25 lbs - Frequently

Pushing/Pulling - 25-75 lbs - Frequently

Pushing/Pulling - over 75 lbs - Frequently

Reaching - Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - Frequently

Running - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Squatting - Frequently

Standing - Frequently

Walking - Frequently

Audible Speech - Frequently

Hearing Acuity - Frequently

Smelling Acuity - Occasionally

Vision: Depth Perception - Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color - Frequently

Vision: Seeing - Far - Frequently

Vision: Seeing - Near - Frequently

Exposures

Owensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Company info

Magnolia Regional Health Center