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About Henderson Hospital
Henderson Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of acute care and specialty hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in Henderson, NV, the acute care hospital offers emergency care, surgical services, including an outpatient surgery center, cardiovascular care, women’s health and maternity services, including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, outpatient wound care and two freestanding emergency departments – the ER at Green Valley Ranch and the ER at Cadence. It is accredited as an Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and as a bronze-level Geriatric Emergency Department (GEDA). Henderson Hospital has also been honored by The Leapfrog Group as a Top General Hospital, a Top Teaching Hospital and earned the “A” Patient Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group during its last 13 award cycles. In spring 2024, Henderson Hospital was also named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AITM. The hospital opened in 2016.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Comprehensive education and training center
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
Henderson, Nevada: Incorporated in 1953, Henderson is Nevada’s second largest city with more than 302,000 residents. Our city is pleased to be recognized as the Second Safest City in America by Forbes magazine and three times named to MONEY magazine’s list of “Best Places to Live in America.” Our favorable tax structure, award-winning health care locations, accredited parks, police and fire departments all contribute to these accolades setting our community apart.
While our city has grown to host a variety of metropolitan cultural arts and nationally recognized special events, we retain our small-town values and atmosphere. Annual events and local parades are still held in the Water Street District, our original “main street.” Our community also celebrates the grand openings of local businesses, accomplishments of our youth and contributions of our centenarians. With numerous parks, mixed-use shopping areas, master-planned communities and senior living neighborhoods, Henderson is a place where all can live, learn, work and play. Henderson is not just a place to live, but truly a place to call home.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit
Job Description:
Responsible for performing patient care/service activities/procedures as outlined by the state board of nursing and within the Nevada Nurse Practice Act. Performs assigned duties under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Qualifications
Shift: FULL TIME NIGHTS
Education:
Completion of education/experience necessary to obtain CNA Certification from Nevada State Board of Nursing.
License/Certification:
Current CNA license in the State of Nevada. Current BLS certification
Other:
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information,
etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
- Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Preferred Education:
- Experience:
- None required.
- Licensure:
- None required.
- Certifications:
- BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be required per location of employment.
- Minimum Physical Requirements:
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Safety/Risk Management:
- Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.
- Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment: ex: Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; Unit/Departmental Specific Policies; Safe Patient Handling
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care.
Technology:
- Utilizes unit specific technology to perform daily tasks and maintain appropriate communications (ex: computer, pagers, zone phones, Rover, etc.).
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Fulton Center is now hiring an energetic & passionate full-time Activities Aide CNA to work in our skilled nursing facility in Gloversville, NY.
DUTIES:
Implement activities programs for residents; focus on individual interests.
Work directly with residents on units; without direct supervision.
Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested.
Assist recreation specialists and set up program areas as needed.
Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities.
Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units.
Be familiar with established emergency procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid NY CNA license
Experience with activities in a healthcare setting or college work in recreation therapy
Previous experience with the geriatric population preferred
Strong computer skills necessary
Positive attitude and energy is a must!!
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task
ABOUT US:
Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 176-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located near Albany and Syracuse, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life of all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. At the Fulton Center, we offer a friendly working environment, competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth & stability, innovative training programs, and more. Fulton Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
Description
:Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by .Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces by in 2024.Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.Acknowledged by as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:Overview of Unit/Department
900 is a 30-bed adult medical-surgical unit specializing in post-operative care for gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) surgical patients. We are also proud to be recognized as a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery.
Our unit features a combination of private and semi-private rooms designed for comfort and healing. While we do not offer telemetry or cardiac monitoring, our dedicated team provides high-quality, patient-centered care with a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.
Our commitment to excellence and compassionate care creates an environment where both patients and staff thrive.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
Up to $900 Sign-On BonusUp to 12 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonusCareer Ladder up to $1Nurse Assistant Training Program
Job SummaryFunctions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. While in the clinical learning environment, will provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff. During clinical rotation, may perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties within their scope of practice as directed. While in clinical setting, obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning.
Job RequirementsEducationPreferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
ExperiencePreferred: Prior patient care or health care related experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong analytical/problem solving skills.Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Is available for work on a consistent and timely basisConscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasksLicensure/Certification/Registration
BLS must be obtained within 90 daysCertified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant
Job SummaryProvide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
Job RequirementsEducationPreferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
ExperienceRequired:
3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years ORCompleted an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years ORCompleted the "fundamentals of nursing" course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program ORMust have Missouri CNA License ORMust have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hireSkills
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong analytical/problem solving skills.Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Licensure/Certification/Registration
BLS must be obtained within 90 daysAbout Henderson Hospital
Henderson Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of acute care and specialty hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in Henderson, NV, the acute care hospital offers emergency care, surgical services, including an outpatient surgery center, cardiovascular care, women’s health and maternity services, including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, outpatient wound care and two freestanding emergency departments – the ER at Green Valley Ranch and the ER at Cadence. It is accredited as an Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and as a bronze-level Geriatric Emergency Department (GEDA). Henderson Hospital has also been honored by The Leapfrog Group as a Top General Hospital, a Top Teaching Hospital and earned the “A” Patient Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group during its last 13 award cycles. In spring 2024, Henderson Hospital was also named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AITM. The hospital opened in 2016.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Comprehensive education and training center
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
Henderson, Nevada: Incorporated in 1953, Henderson is Nevada’s second largest city with more than 302,000 residents. Our city is pleased to be recognized as the Second Safest City in America by Forbes magazine and three times named to MONEY magazine’s list of “Best Places to Live in America.” Our favorable tax structure, award-winning health care locations, accredited parks, police and fire departments all contribute to these accolades setting our community apart.
While our city has grown to host a variety of metropolitan cultural arts and nationally recognized special events, we retain our small-town values and atmosphere. Annual events and local parades are still held in the Water Street District, our original “main street.” Our community also celebrates the grand openings of local businesses, accomplishments of our youth and contributions of our centenarians. With numerous parks, mixed-use shopping areas, master-planned communities and senior living neighborhoods, Henderson is a place where all can live, learn, work and play. Henderson is not just a place to live, but truly a place to call home.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit
Job Description:
Responsible for performing patient care/service activities/procedures as outlined by the state board of nursing and within the Nevada Nurse Practice Act. Performs assigned duties under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Qualifications
Shift: FULL TIME NIGHTS
Education:
Completion of education/experience necessary to obtain CNA Certification from Nevada State Board of Nursing.
License/Certification:
Current CNA license in the State of Nevada. Current BLS certification
Other:
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information,
etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities.
The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.
Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Completes pertinent documents.
Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
Safely transports stable patients as required.
Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
Run errands for the unit as required.
Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required.
BLS required.
Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time
HOME HEALTH AIDE - CNA
Liberty Cares
With Compassion
At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
HOME HEALTH AIDE - CNA
Per Diem
Job Description:
- Provide direct patient care and coordination of homecare services.
- Provide appropriate documentation as required.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalency, successful completion of a Board of Nursing approved training program, and current listing with the division of Facility Services Registry.
- One year of patient care and record keeping experience in an acute care or custodial setting.
- Documented proof of at least 75 certified education hours.
- Ability to independently organize work and provide effective health care services to homebound patients through appropriate patient care, and document said care thoroughly, accurately, and completely on a timely basis.
- Accept travel and working conditions as assigned.
- Working knowledge of the principles of safe and appropriate personal care and practice of company policies and procedures, to include effective communication skills (oral and written) and CPR certification.
Visit for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.
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Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Facility: GSS ND Bi St Vincent Care Ctr
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 1021 N 26th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 16.00
Salary Range: 19.
Pay Info: This position may qualify for a sign on bonus of $2,500
Department Details
Come join our team of caring and compassionate staff at our Bismarck facility!
Reasons to love this job:
· Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions
· 401k retirement savings
· Additional employee perks
· Daycare Partnerships within the community
· Scholarships and Sponsorships to help with further learning and education
· Night, weekend, and pick up shift differentials available!
· Direct access to your earnings daily!
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.
This position is an every other weekend 8 hour day shift. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.
Qualifications
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.
When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor
vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of
this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.
Benefits
The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .
The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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Summary:
This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadow, assist in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by manager (see CNA position description).
Responsibilities:
ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE.
Vital signs are completed and reported to nursing within 1 hour of scheduled time.
I/O’s are collected and reported to nursing 30 minutes prior to end of shift.
All assigned baths are completed within the shift assigned.
Notifies nurse of any significant changes in patient condition promptly.
Ambulates and assists patient with ADLs within assigned time frame.
Monitors for signs of skin breakdown and communicates to nursing staff when indicated.
Obtain and record patient weight and height as indicated.
Keep patient bed low, locked and side rails up when patient is in bed.
Check patient food trays for accuracy.
Prepare patient’s environment for eating.
Assists the patient in preparation to eat their meal, ie. sitting up in bed or chair, washing the patient’s hands, cleaning the bedside table.
Reports patient’s intake to nurse. Assists patient with feeding as necessary.
HELPS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OF CARE.
Returns all equipment to SPD ASAP and at least by the end of the shift.
Assist with the monitoring of refrigerator / freezer logs.
Cleans refrigerator, microwave and other areas when indicated.
Maintains the integrity of the PYXIS Machine and inventory through pushing the “take” button.
Is respectful of linen supplies and mindful of appropriate usage of pads, etc.
Protects the environment of the patient care area as well as the hospital campus from vandalism and liter.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Consistently uses appropriate “scripting” as instructed when communicating with patients and their families.
Models service excellence in caring for patients providing “above and beyond” service consistently exceeding patients and families expectations.
Strives to anticipate the needs of patients and takes initiative to meet / exceed the patient’s needs or wishes.
Responds to call light promptly.
Acts as a “team player” assisting co-workers regularly when time permits.
PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT.
Checks food trays within 10 minutes of arrival to floor. (If appropriate for unit.)
Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
Relays messages to appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are completed and credited every shift.
ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE
Assist the nurse with patient assessment rounds.
Collect and label voided urine, sputum and stool specimens.
Remove urinary catheters and cleanse catheter site.
Assist the nurse with wound care and dressing changes.
Perform glucose checks utilizing unit glucose monitors.
Perform secretarial duties such as taking off orders and answering call lights.
Document I/O’s and vital signs using the computer charting system.
Requirements:
Must have Completed fundamentals in nursing
Current CPR Certification
Requirements:
Associate's Degree in Nursing
BLS
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs.
Education, License & Cert:
High School Grad or Equivalent
Experience:
Must have successfully completed a CNA training course, or minimum of 1 year experience in a nurse aide or equivalent role or be currently enrolled in a licensed nurse education program and have successfully completed a fundamentals of nursing course.
Essential Functions:
Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following:
• Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate.
• Observing confused and difficult patients
• AM/PM Hygiene care • Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care
• Feeding
• Assisting with range of motion exercises
• Mobilizing patients ‐ transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol
• Exercise protocols • Discontinuing foley catheter
• Simple dressing changes • Incentive spirometry supervision
• Surgical preps • Postmortem care
• Administers cleansing enemas
• Removal of peripheral IV catheters
• Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned
• Performs and records accurately:
• Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights
• I & O
• Records bowel movements
• ADLs and activities
• Performs and records the following specimen collection:
• Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
• Completes the following support activities.
• Completes EKGs.
• Transports patients as needed
• Serves, sets up and retrieves trays
• Distributes water pitchers as appropriate
• Orders and distributes nourishment.
• Transports equipment
• Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.
• Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
• Answers call bells
• Participates in patient rounding
• Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff
• Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
• Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
• Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.
• Assures proper storage of equipment.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action
• Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition
• Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
• Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
• Maintains CPR certification and practice
• Demonstrates cost‐effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division‐specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems.
• Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non‐verbal communications.
Other Duties:
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments as appropriate.
• Encouraged to participate in community activities
• Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).
