Certified Nurse Assistant - Medical Surgical - Pt

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
• Ensures that patient’s needs are met at mealtimes and that patients receive their meals in a timely manner.
• Documents appropriate intake of meals.
• Documents appropriate intake and output of patients.
• Ensures that patient daily hygiene needs are met, i.e. bathing, brushing teeth, changing of bed linen, etc.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs or intake and output are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.
• Documents patient’s vital signs appropriately in the patients chart.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Demonstrates an ability to empty foley catheters, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, etc. and appropriately documents their evacuated volumes and inform nurse of volumes at least every 4 hours or more often if needed.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and performs patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Demonstrates use of universal precautions at all times.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat, clean and within facility standards.
• Completes annual education requirement.
• Maintains patient confidentially at all times.
• Reports to work on time when scheduled and completes work within designated times.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends at least 85% of staff meetings annually; read all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely manner.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Required to check emails and be responsible for its content at least once per week.

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification: High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program. Current BLS. Complete a basic dysrhythmia class with an 84% or higher within 6 months of hire date.

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer and typing skills. Operate vital sign monitoring devices and manual B/P equipment and use a glucometer.

Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mental Capabilities: Able to adapt and adjust to changes in patient load and needs in a tactful positive manner.