CNA at Mercyhealth

Janesville, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Documentation, Supply Management, Vital Signs, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Telemetry Monitoring, Catheter Care, Nasogastric Tube Management, Surgical Drain Care, Performance Improvement, Training, Team Collaboration, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview CNA Full Time 36 hours per week Cares for patients in the hospital setting under direction of nursing staff, by performing the following duties, supporting the nursing philosophy. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures. Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner. Documents care provided according to standards. Maintains a clean work and patient environment. Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies. Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities. Training/precepting new partners in collaboration with unit educator Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) with lab personnel Bladder scanning procedure reviewed Bladder scanner training complete (check off sheet for competency) Attaching patient to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor Managing and reporting collection devices: Colostomy, ileostomy or other fecal management systems: care and output measures Indwelling catheters: care and output measures Nasogastric tubes to suction Surgical drains under direction of supervising RN Competent in completing vital signs: Manual process for blood pressure and required reporting of abnormal values to supervising RN Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN: Indwelling (Foley) catheters Nasogastric tubes Peripherally inserted intravenous catheters Similar devices as appropriate EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of a CNA program. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Current CNA certificate in applicable state. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days. Benefits Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous PTO Parental & Caregiver Leave Career Advancement Educational Assistance Wellbeing Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education

Responsibilities

The CNA provides patient care under the direction of nursing staff, including answering call lights, maintaining a clean environment, and managing supplies. They also participate in performance improvement activities and may train new staff.