E.D. CNA/CLERK FLOATER (FT 36 HRS. NIGHTS) 1CG02

Description

1CG02

PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical. 

Position is full time, 36 hours, night shift position, including weekends and holidays on Med-Surg unit floating to ED.

Hourly rate, shift differential as worked, non-exempt, union.

SCOPE: This is a nursing position which requires a basic preparation to perform assigned patient care activities and related non-professional services that assist registered professional nurses and physicians to care for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The CNA is expected to meet PVH’s standards of quality delivery of care, clinical competence, cost effectiveness and personal competence. This position assists in supportive clinical and clerical duties as needed in the Emergency Department.

COMMITMENT: It is the policy of Penobscot Valley Hospital to provide services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing its operations and consistent with highest standards of business and professional ethics. This policy is a solemn commitment to our patients, to our community, to those government agencies that regulate the hospital, and to ourselves. All employees of PVH agree to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and conduct themselves in a highly-ethical manner in the course of fulfilling their job duties.

CREDENTIALS: High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum requirements: Excellent communication skills and able to establish priorities. Has the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Maintains current Maine CNA certification, and registered with the State CNA Registry. BCLS certification. Basic arrhythmia course completion (may be obtained within six months of hire).

1. C.N.A.’s may perform skills approved through their governing body. These skills are listed at www.maine.gov/dhhs/d/rs/cna/definitions.html. They may also perform other responsibilities approved by PVH while maintaining the C.N.A.’s scope of practice. They are listed in the remainder of this Job Function section.
2. Performs EKG.
3. Performs venipuncture for blood collection purposes.
4. Performs bladder scans on an adult patient, age 18 or older.
5. Obtain swab for surveillance culture.
6. Performs and documents repeat vital signs and weights, and chemstrips where indicated. Repeat vital signs will be conducted every hour for all patients in ED for more than one hour.
7. Performs patient rounding every 60 minutes for needs of patient comfort.
8. Meets personal care needs, i.e. bathing, hygiene, toileting and dressing.
9. Documents care given in electronic medical record.
10. Provides on going report to RN.
11. Reviews all new policies and procedures.
12. Answers call bells and phone promptly.
13. Uses restraints properly and avoids use if possible.
14. Instructs patients on transfers, ambulation, and care being given.
15. Explains aspects of routine care to patients and family members.
16. Assists with family education of patient abilities and needs.
17. Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multi disciplinary team member supports and assists team members in all activities.
18. Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentations and with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.
19. Ensures supplies and equipment are stocked and in safe working condition.
20. Responsible to notify nursing management of equipment failure or equipment functioning concerns.  
21. Functions as a chaperone for examinations, assessments and treatments.
22. Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
23. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.
24. Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.
25. Maintains patient comfort and privacy for the patient.
26. Enhances professional growth and development through participating in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Shows responsibility for ongoing education as needed.
27. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
28. Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
29. Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary within the scope of practice.
30. Assist with crutch use and training.
31. Assists with splinting, dressings and use of ace wrap when ordered by provider.
32. Assists in maintaining neatness in the Emergency Department. Performs routine cleaning of rooms and equipment between patients.
33. Adheres to infection control standards.
34. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
35. Keeps abreast of policy/institutional changes, which are pertinent to the C.N.A. role.
36. Attends departmental staff meetings. (minimum 80%) 
37. Attends mandatory in-services.
38. Transports patients as needed.
39. Makes appointments as necessary and documents in EMR.
40. Assists providers with getting previous medical records.
41. Completes check of documentation deficiencies recovered by coders and forwards to appropriate provider, RN or documenter.
42. Participates with departmental QI/QA projects.
43. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

 Emergency Management:   As an employee of Penobscot  Valley Hospital, the position has an   inherent role to care for our  community members when in need. To this   regard, the incumbent will be  expected to participate in   emergency/disaster preparedness planning and  drills as requested. When   called upon during a real life  disaster/emergency event, the  incumbent  will be expected to participate  in the Hospital’s response  to this  event, within the scope of  professional and personal ability  to do so. 

Requirements

Qualifications 

High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum requirements: Excellent communication skills and able to establish priorities. Has the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Maintains current Maine CNA certification, and registered with the State CNA Registry. BCLS certification. Basic arrhythmia course completion (may be obtained within six months of hire).

Benefits

PVH   has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a  portion of the   cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and  disability insurance   for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and  provides partial subsidy   for dependent health insurance.  Part-time  employees are eligible to   receive dental, life, and disability coverage  and are eligible to   participate in the health insurance plan.  Other  benefits include a   403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.