Patient Care Technician (CNA) - Overnight Shift - PRN
Job description
If you’re interested in being a part of a progressive, team-focused, physician-led organization committed to personalized and exceptional patient care, Ascentist Healthcare could be the place for you.
We’re growing rapidly and we’re seeking motivated, customer oriented, passionate coworkers to join us. We’re currently seeking a Patient Care Technician (CNA) for our Hospital in Leawood working PRN for our overnight shift. In this role, you'll provide basic nursing care to patients under the direction of licensed staff.
You'll also perform a variety of tasks in support of daily operations, including but not limited to:
Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.
Intake and output for patients including measuring height and weight, taking vital signs, collecting specifmens, performing catheter care
Cares for the patient environment, including, but not limited to:
Daily cleaning of patient rooms during stay
Performing bedding changes as necessary during patient stay
Stripping and cleaning patient rooms upon discharge according to facility room cleaning guidelines
Daily cleaning of kitchen area including washing dishes
Assists licensed staff by providing basic nursing care to an assigned group of patients
Assists with patients personal care including bathing, showering, shampooing, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, shaving, toileting, transferring, turning, positioning, ambulating and transportating
Assists patients with nutritional needs including serving, feeding, and providing proper fluid requirements
Adheres to strict infection control guidelines including handwashing and universal precautions
Reports any/all exposures to infection control in accodance with OSHA and AH guidelines, policies and procedures
Reports unsafe conditions, such as spills, faulty equipment, wheelchair lock issues to appropriate hospital staff to ensure a safe environment for patients, families and staff
Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner, including placing patient’s call light within easy reach, raising bedside rail(s) if appropriate, etc.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with established policies and procedures.
Participates in department and clinic meetings and attend all scheduled in-service training as required
Represent Ascentist in a highly professional manner at all times
Understands HIPAA regulations and maintains the strictest confidentiality at all times. Has read and understands the company’s HIPAA Privacy Policy.
Complies with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, HIPAA, Ascentist Policies and Procedures and Ascentist Employee Handbook.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned/necessary.
Qualfied candidates will possess a High Diploma or equivalent, State certification/registration or graduation from a state approved certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent training in a related field or nursing program enrollment, and demonstrates proficient knowledge and experience in bedside nursing practices. Other key qualifications include:
Demonstrated ability to read thermometers, charts and testing equipment
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of emergency policy and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control in all patient care
Demonstrates proven verbal and written communication in English and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, understand, and ask appropriate questions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, other employees, patients, organizations, and the public
Proven track record in reliability and dependability
Demonstrates friendly, personal, and timely customer service skills
Ability to maintain a positive, courteous demeanor with all patients and colleagues
Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email (Outlook or Gmail)
Demonstrates understanding of and experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Demonstrated ability to effectively use general office equipment including phones, fax machines, copiers and other similar office technology on a regular basis
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of all internal and external communications
Demonstrates understanding of and ability to comply with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, HIPAA, Ascentist Policies and Procedures and Ascentist Employee Handbook
Candidates with a state certification/registration or graduation from a state approved certified Nursing Assistant training program and/or the ability to speak and understand other languages.
Physical Demands/Working Condition
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and respond in a calm manner
Ability to stand, walk, bend and squat for extended time periods
Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted on a frequent basis
Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds unassisted occasionally
Vision must be corrected to near 20/20; hearing must be in normal range, or corrected to the normal or near normal range.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate.
At Ascentist Healthcare, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including a 401(k) plan with a company match, medical, dental and vision benefits plus other options to benefit you and your family such as Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness, and Short- & Long-Term Disability. Ready to be a part of a progressive, patient focused organization. Apply today to join the Ascentis team!
Ascentist Healthcare is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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