C.N.A. or P.C.A.
Location: Odessa, Texas
Description: Medical Center Hospital is looking of C.N.A. or P.C.A. right now, this vacancy will be dwelled in Texas. More details about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Nursing 9 Central
Certified Nursing Assistant
Job Description
Revised: 03/30/2006
I. Position Summary:
Assists professional nursing staff by performing specific resident ! care tasks, within the scope of practice from Certified Nursing Assistant.
II. Position Relationships:
A. Responsible to: Registered and Licensed Vocational Nurse.
B. Workers Supervised: None
C. Interrelationships: The Certified Nursing Assistant has frequent
interaction with residents, families, visitors, physicians, nursing staff and hospital personnel.
III. Responsibilities and Authorities:
A. Performs other duties as assigned by the department's management staff.
B. As patient care and/or Hospital need dictates, both the assigned shift and work station may be changed by the department.
C. Participates in and promotes the “I CARE Advantage†service philosophy of Integrity, Customer Centered, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
D. Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
E. Practice courteous interpersonal s! kills and utilize the established channels of communication.
F. Identify and participate in opportunities for growth and development.
G. Participate in achieving unit, departmental and organizational goals.
The above statements reflect the key responsibilities considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to the job.
IV. Performance Factors Used to Evaluate Employee:
A. Perform specific resident care functions to the following patient age categories (circle all that may apply):
1. newborn/infant 2. pediatric (0-16 y.o.)
3. adolescent 4. adult
5. geriatric
B. Collects and documents vital signs and baseline data; reports resident/family status changes to R.N.
C. Provides and assists resident with basic needs and activities of daily living.
D. Maintains a clean and safe resident environment.
E. ! Reinforces and assists in carrying out patient plan of care.
F. Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills.
G. Prioritizes and implements resident care, demonstrating effective time management.
H. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills; documents and reports clearly.
I. Seeks guidance and direction as necessary; follow channels of communication.
J. Participates in Performance Improvement Activities.
V. Qualifications:
A. Education:
High school graduate or equivalent. The Nursing Assistant will be listed with the Texas Department of Health Nurse Aid Registry.
B. Training & Experience:
1. Current BLS
2. Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.
3. Completion of the following competencies within 3 months of here or transfer:
- Unit orientation
- Unit safety
- Attendance r! equirements
- Code Blue participation
- Safe, effective p! atient care: patient identification, vital signs, inputs/outputs, personal care, bed-making, patient transfer and reporting
- Appropriate and timely documentation
- Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Technical skills including equipment use
- Body substance isolation
- Age specific care
- Professional communication
- Restraint Training
A. Ability to perform:
1. Heavy lifting
2. Sustained standing and walking
3. Work under stress
4. Varied work hours and shifts
B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.
Nursing 9 Central
Patient Care Assistant
Job Description
Revised: 03/01/2013
I. Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant will assist in patient care duties. ! Direct patient care is done under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of sound professional nursing practice to be delegated. The PCA will also perform other assigned duties for which they have been specifically trained for.
II. Position Relationships:
A. Responsible to: Unit Director and Charge Nurses.
B. Workers Supervised: None
C. Interrelationships: The Patient Care Assistant has frequent
interaction with residents, families, visitors, physicians, nursing staff and hospital personnel.
III. Responsibilities and Authorities:
A. Performs other duties as assigned by the department's management staff.
B. As patient care and/or Hospital need dictates, both the assigned shift and work station may be changed by the department.
C. Participates in and promotes the “I CARE Advantage†service philosophy of Integrity, Customer Centered, Accountability, R! espect and Excellence.
D. Performs essential job functions wit! h or without reasonable accommodations.
E. Practice courteous interpersonal skills and utilize the established channels of communication.
F. Participate in achieving unit, departmental and organizational goals.
The above statements reflect the key responsibilities considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to the job.
IV. Performance Factors Used to Evaluate Employee:
A. Perform specific resident care functions to the following patient age categories (circle all that may apply):
1. newborn/infant 2. pediatric (0-16 y.o.)
3. adolescent 4. adult
5. geriatric
B. Demonstrates ability to perform Nursing Assistant duties effectively.
C. Demonstrates effective time management.
D. Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills accurately and w! ithin a timely manner.
E. Maintain a neat and safe patient environment.
F. Maintains unit equipment and supplies in an effective and economic manner.
G. Practices effective interpersonal skill and utilize the established channels of communication.
H. Participates in Performance Improvement Activities..
V. Qualifications:
A. Education:
High school graduate or equivalent. Be listed with the Texas Department of Health Nurse Aid Registry OR complete equivalent training within 90 days of hire. Employee must also enroll in Certified Nursing Assistant course within 1 year of hire date. BLS required within 90 days of date of hire.
B. Training & Experience:
Must have knowledge of some medical and technical terminology and be familiar with hospital policies and procedures. Computer Training will be completed as part of orientation.
VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
A. Ability to perform:
1. Heavy lifting
2. Su! stained standing and walking
B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.
C. Work under stress
D. Varied work hours and shifts
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:03:07 GMT