Certified Nursing Assistant - Telemetry 10NE - Providence Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Protects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.Performs catheter checks
• Cleans equipment between each patient use
• Signs/initials documentation
• Assists registered nurse and/or physicans with exams and procedures
• Assists with orientation of new employees as assigned
• Prepares chart for Medical Records upon discharge
• Performs all duties in a professional and timely manner
• Requires minimal supervision to safely perform essential functions
• Documents patient/resident care by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Determines, translate, and implements relevant standards and promotes departmental compliance
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Assists with transfers and discharge
• Position requires frequent standing and walking, along with lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping/crouching, and occasional sitting.
• Assists patients with activities of Daily Living
• Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.)
• Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
• Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality
• Identifies expected outcomes, attends meetings
• Takes and records vital signs and weight
• Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner
• Runs unit errands as needed
• Maintains a neat and properly ordered chart
• Keeps unit material/flow sheets stocked
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related experience Required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.