CNA - ICU

Company: CAPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Location: Olympia
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Requisition Number 19-1370 Post Date 11/27/2019 Job Type Full-time Title CNA - ICU City OLYMPIA State WA Description FULL-TIME; DAYS 7A-7P Position Summary: Assists in providing basic care under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Professional Nurse for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Follows policies and procedures of Capital Medical Center to provide patient care activities and related non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comfort of patients and families. Recognizes and reports patient needs to create a safe and comfortable patient care environment. Requirements FULL-TIME; DAYS 7A-7P Position Qualifications: Ability to meet minimum hospital hiring standards. WA Nursing Assistant certification AHA Healthcare BLS Certified Nursing Aide certification Essential Job Functions: Recognizes and informs appropriate licensed staff of signs and symptoms of complications or change in status per department and hospital policies. Sets appropriate priorities for care. Contributes to a safe and healthy work environment by removing hazards, keeping unit/work area neat and orderly, and identifying/reporting potential patient/staff safety issues. Participates in organization-wide and department activities to help assure and improve patient comfort, safety, and care. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services. Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements, including all state, joint commission, and federal regulations in area of practice, including National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures. Addresses the needs of the patient/family in a prompt and caring manner. Consistently does hourly rounding on all assigned patients. Understands and uses Cardiac Monitoring Equipment to record information. Responds to life threatening situations and rhythms appropriately. Documents thoroughly, following regulatory and hospital requirements, assuring timelines, accuracy and completeness. Consistently documents on each patient per policy and department expectations. Accepts personal accountability for own professional development. Assumes the responsibility for clinical competency and professional development. Contributes to the professional development of peers / colleagues and others. Actively seeks knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice setting. Essential Physical, Mental and/or Environmental Working Conditions: Must be able to meet the physical/mental demands of position with or without accommodation. See checklist (page 2) for specific physical, mental and environmental working conditions. Must be able to utilize good judgment, demonstrate patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Must be able to work in a busy and stressful environment. PandoLogic. Keywords: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Location: Olympia, WA - 98507

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