CNA - Day Shift at SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL

Scott City, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs Documentation, Personal Care Assistance, Patient Transport, Specimen Collection, Intake and Output Recording, Bed Pan Management, Enema Administration, Postmortem Care, Confidentiality Maintenance, Patient Comfort, BLS Certification, Positive Attitude

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Scott County Hospital's Team Is Growing, And We'd Love To Have You Join Us. Mission of Department: Provides nursing care under supervisor for assigned patients. Dedicated to providing care that promotes the physical, spiritual, emotional well-being of the people we serve. Purpose of Position: To provide direct patient care assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing for personal care, comfort and assistance when necessary. Essential Functions: Assist with admission and discharge of new patients, attending to all details according to established procedure. 2. Maintain order and neatness in patient rooms, assist patients as needed, providing fresh water, nourishment, serving meals, assisting with baths, etc. 3. Perform other miscellaneous patient care services, such as giving baths, back rubs, transporting patient when necessary, etc. 4. Perform various procedures such as collection of specimen, recording of intake and output, giving and removing bed pans, enemas, etc. 5. Perform duties related indirectly to patient care: such as messenger service; cleaning of utensils and equipment; keeping utility rooms, closets, cupboards, and drawers orderly and restocked. 6. Report observations during bath; pressure areas, irritations, abrasions, infections. 7. Assist with such things as oral hygiene and care of hair, etc., when patient is unable to do so. 8. Assist with postmortem care as directed. 9. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. 10. Obtain and document patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output. 11. Maintain confidentiality of all patient data. 12. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. 13. Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings as required. The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescend work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements Additional Responsibilities: As assigned by Supervisory staff. Education, Qualifications, Experience: Current CNA certification in state of Kansas. Sufficient previous clinical experience preferred. BLS preferred. Personal Characteristics: A positive attitude and a positive approach toward nursing care. Adheres to dress code for nursing staff. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Has basic knowledge to give patient care effectively. Expectation of Service: This is a non-exempt 36-40 hour per week position with a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Physical Requirements: Occasional sitting, frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting/carrying 10-50 pounds with occasional lifting/carrying 51-75 pounds; frequent reaching/grasping, twisting, pulling/pushing, occasional exposure to Sharp instruments, exposure to dust and fumes. Frequent exposure to equipment. Continuously writing in English and working irregular hours. Equipment: To be able to operate equipment safely. Scott County Hospital is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing direct nursing care to assigned patients, assisting them with activities of daily living, personal care, and comfort under supervision. Essential functions include performing various patient care procedures, maintaining patient rooms, and documenting vital signs and observations.