CNA- Med/Surg - .6 Nights - Part-time

pspanstrongESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: /strong/spanspan /span/p ul lispanFollows department procedures for receiving and giving change of shift report./span/li lispan Makes rounds on all assigned patient immediately after report./span/li lispan Maintains tidiness of patient rooms and “on-stage” public areas./span/li lispan Takes full set of vital signs and other allowed observations per instructions of the RN and documents results promptly and accurately.  Immediately reports significant vital signs and/or changes in vital signs to RN./span/li lispan Performs authorized procedures and assists patient with activities of daily living as appropriate for age, developmental level, and condition./span/li lispan Demonstrates effective time management for assigned tasks./span/li lispan Demonstrates professionalism during all levels of interaction with patients, medical staff, colleagues and patient families/significant others./span/li lispan Written communication is accurate, complete, legible and channeled correctly in a timely manner./span/li lispan Answers telephone and patient calls promptly and courteously using proper etiquette.  Takes accurate telephone messages and follows up verbally and/or in writing on all calls in a timely manner./span/li lispan Reports absences from unit and return time to assigned RN and Charge Nurse without fail./span/li lispan Maintains the dignity and confidentiality of patients and employee at all times./span/li lispan Consistently maintains a professional appearance and dress.  Wear name badge in accordance with hospital policy at all times./span/li lispan Inspires confidence from patients, visitors and coworkers by performing in a quite and unhurried manner to demands./span/li lispan Provides patient care and performs tasks using job skills and growth and development knowledge specific to patient’s age and developmental level./span/li lispan While performing job tasks, demonstrates awareness of cultural and spiritual practices of the customer(s)./span/li lispan Completes required hours of orthopedic education topics annually as directed by the Ortho Steering team for the Hip and Knee program certification./span/li lispan Meets clinical competencies of hip and knee certification program in order to directly care for a Hip and Knee patient./span/li /ul p /p p /p pspanstrongMARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:/strong/spanspan /span/p pspan /span/p ul lispan /spanspanPerforms other duties as assigned./spanspan /span/li /ul pspan /span/p pspan /span/p pspanstrongQUALIFICATIONS/strong/spanspan:/span/p pspan /span/p pspanREQUIRED: /spanspanAbility to chart using accepted medical terminology symbols, and abbreviations; Ability to spell correctly; Follow universal precautions for infection control; Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, communicate clearly in written and spoken word.  Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to function as a team member in a multi-task oriented environment; Maintain and enforce confidentiality and respect patient, family, and peer rights. /span/p pspan /span/p pspanstrongPREFERRED: /strong/spanspanCNA II, Acute Care, certification /span/p pspan /span/p pspanstrongTYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS/strong/spanspan:/span/p pspan /span/p pspanMust be able to withstand constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 lbs. or more, push/pull regulation hospital equipment, occasional sitting.  Must be able to function during periods of stress, and exposure to trauma and/or disease and have the requisite visual, auditory and fine motor skills./spanspan /span/p