Company

Citizens Medical CenterSee more

addressAddressVictoria, TX
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryHealthcare

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Unit Manager the Certified Nursing Assistant assists the licensed nurses in contributing to the delivery of quality nursing care by engaging in nursing care and activities of daily living within the scope of practice defined by the Texas Department of Health. The Certified Nursing Assistant is assigned to specific or groups of specific patients and unit based tasks which contribute to the nursing process; facilitates the gathering and documentation of specific data; and augments collaboration with and delivery of quality care with license health care team members.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Specific:

  1. Collaborates with each patient’s nurse the plan of care on assigned patients for the given shift.(EF)
  2. Provides ADLs, promotes mobility, and assists with nutritional needs per unit routine under the direction of the license nurse within the guidelines and policies of Citizens Medical Center.(EF)
  3. Promotes skin care, nutrition/hydration, and decubitus prevention.(EF)
  4. Observes patient progress and changes in patient status and reports significant changes to the license nurse on a timely basis.(EF)
  5. Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges within guidelines and policies of Citizens Medical Center.(EF)
  6. Participates in development of self and skills to enhance patient focused care.(EF)
  7. Uses authorized equipment within scope of practice to gather and document data on stable, established patients.(EF)
  8. Accurately records vital signs, weights, and completion of ADLs in the medical record.(EF)
  9. Reports significant and/or abnormal values to license nurse on a timely basis.(EF)
  10. Actively participates in the unit’s performance improvement initiatives.(EF)
  11. Assists in meeting basic needs for patients in restraints on a regular basis.(EF)
  12. Performs patient care and duties with emphasis on patient rights, patient confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, adaption of care according to age and cultural or ethical considerations.(EF)
  13. Facilitates maintenance of equipment by completing maintenance requests. Demonstrates  (EF)
  14. Service Excellence Initiatives by presenting a positive first impression; anticipates customer needs, and is actively involved in the role of team player.(EF)
  15. Follows universal precautions.(EF)
  16. Complies with Employee Health requirements for employment.(EF)
  17. Works in a manner that promotes safety, adhering to the dress code policy.(EF)
  18. Knows role in emergency situations and reports unsafe practices to management. (EF)

Hospital:

  1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
  2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
  3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
  4. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

  • Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of State of Texas approved nursing assistant course
  • Current Texas Department of Health certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or if recent graduate from an approved Nursing Assistant course, employee may have up to 90 days to obtain certification
  • BLS

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 13 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • STD, LTD Disability
  • Supplemental Life, AD&D
  • Flexible Spending (FSA)
  • Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation

Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
  • HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
  • YMCA partnership discount for childcare
  • Employee Assistance Programs
Refer code: 7129348. Citizens Medical Center - The previous day - 2023-12-16 17:25

Citizens Medical Center

Victoria, TX
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