Certified Nursing Assistant - Cardiac - Every Other Weekend Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant is a vital member of the patient care team. In accordance with the patient/family plan of care, the Certified Nursing Assistant, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, collects patient information and provides direct patient care that contributes significantly to achievement of patient and family outcomes. As a member of the direct care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible and accountable for complete and accurate data collection and recording, completion of routine and delegated direct care activities, and communicating and collaborating with the Registered Nurse to prioritize workload so that patient care outcomes are achieved. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides care in accordance with Saint Joseph's Hospital's Mission, Standards of Care, and Policies and Procedures.
Essential Functions:
* Takes primary accountability in assisting the patient and family to complete activities of daily living, anticipating patients needs and modifying the approach based on plan of care, patient condition, patient age and development, and patient request.
* Provides age-appropriate patient care to continually support the comfort and satisfaction of patients and families.
* Independently takes steps to verify variances in objective data (e.g. rechecks vitals, weights).
* Demonstrates independence in the completion of routine unit tasks.
* Consistently demonstrates accurate and complete documentation.
* Applies safety measures appropriate to the patient's age and development.
* Observes all safety precautions and uses proper body mechanics.
This position will be working every other weekend on variable shifts.
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Requirements:
* Completion of a Nursing Assistant course are required
* Previous work experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant is not required
* Work experience providing direct patient care is preferred
* Current certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Wisconsin is required
