BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Job Code: 5521
Hours: Various Shifts
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A. MISSION AND STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner that reflects the Bothwell Regional Health Center Mission of Working together to provide exceptional health and wellness services. In addition, each employee is expected to demonstrate the Four Key Basics - - Safety, Courtesy, Professionalism, and Efficiency - - in every aspect of the position.
B. SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Nursing Assistant must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care.
He/She must have the ability to assist with the collection of data for objective assessment, and to identify the needs and requirements of the patient and report to the charge nurse/team leader. They will act within the scope of practice for Nursing.
The Nursing Assistant reports directly to charge nurse/team leader.
C. JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Ensure self-compliance with regulatory and government standards of care.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill to perform direct personal care of the patient.
3. Hold self accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient care in his/her work area and throughout hospital
4. Organize care and prioritize it by communicating and collaborating with others for a multidisciplinary approach to provide a continuity of care.
5. Ensure the satisfactory completion of personal care for patient and family.
6. The Nursing Assistant role is guided by the task described on the competency checklist and does not include the primary nursing functions of assessment, evaluation, judgement, and delegation.
D. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education a.) High School graduate or equivalent preferred b.) Completion of certified nurse assistant course
2. Licensure/Certification a.) BLS certification required within 6 months of employment b.) MO CNA, EMT, or have completed Fundamentals Class in Nursing school
3. Work Experience a.) Successful completion of hospital orientation
E. WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens.
2. Occasionally exposed to radiation and electromechanical hazards.
3. Work indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
4. Handles emergency or crisis situations.
5. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
6. Subjected to frequent interruptions.
7. Comply with ADA guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sedalia, MO 65301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person