We are looking to hire a creative Certified Nursing Assistant-Medical/Surgical-Grundy- PRN to join our growing team at UnityPoint Health - Proctor in Grundy Center, IA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Certified Nursing Assistant-Medical/Surgical-Grundy- PRN is a terrific opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, critical thinking and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant-Medical/Surgical-Grundy- PRN at UnityPoint Health - Proctor today!
Overview Grundy County Memorial Hospital- UnityPoint Health PRN; As-Needed Here's your opportunity to join a high performing team. Grundy County Memorial Hospital is a consistent top performer in patient experience, recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, and is accredited for meeting the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care. Come see why our employees have placed us among Iowa's Top 150 Workplaces for the past seven years, and a Cedar Valley Employer of Choice!
As an affiliate of UnityPoint Health, GCMH offers competitive pay and benefits, including the new Total Rewards program!
Responsibilities Purpose: Responsible for performing direct patient care and performing other duties deemed necessary to ensure quality patient care under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse.
Essential Functions (including, but not limited to):
Support the mission, vision, and core values of the organization Following and completing assignments as given by the charge nurse Creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Reporting changes in the patient's condition to the charge nurse Participating in the orientation of the new nursing staff to the facility Following out nursing care functions: Ensuring the patient's hands/face are clean after meals Ensuring that patients are appropriately dressed, including mealtime and that clothes are not twisted and bunched Verbally cueing/encouraging patients to be independent when assisting in ADL's Ensuring that males are shave daily and females as needed Ensuring that pericare is given after every incontinence episode Ensuring that patients with pressure ulcers are properly positioned and regularly repositioned Ensuring that patients who are unable to call for help are checked frequently Ensuring that patients are ambulated Ensuring that oral cares are provided Ensuring that nails are trimmed Ensuring that patient's plan of care is followed Recording all information correctly and accurately in patient's chart Ensuring that patient rooms are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner Ensuring that you assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner Following established handwashing techniques in the administrating of patient care techniques Following established universal precautions in the use of gloves, gowns, and/or masks Ensuring that daily and weekly cleaning schedules are completed Ensuring that call light is within reach of patients and that all call lights are answered promptly Using safety equipment and supplies (gait belts, mechanical lifts, ) when lifting or moving patients. Ensuring that patient's soiled clothes are bagged and placed in appropriate laundry bin Ensuring that dirty linen is not placed on the floor Recognizing patient's right to choose options for own health care and serves as a patient advocate Being respectful of other's space and privacy; knocking before entering the room Treating patients and families with fairness and respect Explaining and asking permission before handling a patient or performing a procedure Responding to patient's complaints and requests in an appropriate and timely manner Caring for patient's personal possessions and valuables Restock utility and treatment rooms as needed, and check outdates of supplies responsible for Check number of IV pumps in facility weekly Managing personal stress and emotions so as not to interfere in relationships and interactions with others. Qualifications Must be in good standing on the Nurse Aid Registry Level II Nursing Assistant Course preferred Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language Must be certified in or willing to become certified in appropriate BLS course Must have or complete Dependent Adult/Child abuse mandatory reporter education Must have or willing to learn computer skills Benefits of working as a Certified Nursing Assistant-Medical/Surgical-Grundy- PRN in Grundy Center, IA:
? Excellent benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Competitive salary
