C.N.A -PCU (PRN)

Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, FL
(Per Diem/Locum)

Primary Location  :  Florida - West-Englewood-Englewood Community Hospital - Englewood
Job  :  Nursing Support
Schedule  :  Per Diem/PRN
Description

Englewood Community Hospital

Doing It Right For 20 Years

 

At Englewood Community Hospital we share a common goal of providing the best quality care and service to our patients.  We enjoy a healthy work environment where each employee is valued, respected and recognized ... an environment where you have input and influence in matters affecting you, your co-workers and the patients you serve.      

 

 Together, Performing at a Higher Standard

*****

Working under the supervision of a nursing, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.  The position's tasks and responsibilities include:

  • Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene.
  • Serves and collects food trays.  Assists with patient feeding.
  • Transports, positions  and drapes patients for exams and treatments.
  • Assists patients in ambulating.
  • Takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O.
  • Performs non sterile dressing changes.
  • Passes and collects bed pans.
  • Changes bed linens.
  • Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members.
  • Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. 
  • Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
  • Orients and mentors new staff members.
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications Include:
  • High School Graduate or equivalent required.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certifications are required as a condition of employment.
  • Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training program.
  • Certification as a CNA required.
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
  • Ability to quickly make decisions to report patient condition with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.


 
Please quote Job Code 01377-941 when contacting the employer by phone about this position.
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:597662 last updated on 11/21/2009)