Certified Nursing Assistant - Resource CNA

divh2Certified Nursing Assistant/h2pSalary Range $20.09 - $31.01 Overview/ppLocated in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members./ppFull Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation./pulliMedical, Dental Vision Insurance/liliFlexible Spending Accounts Health Saving Accounts/liliPaid Time Off/liliGenerous Retirement Plans/liliLife Insurance/liliLong-Term Disability/liliGym Membership Discount/liliTuition Reimbursement/liliEmployee Assistance Program/liliAdoption Assistance/liliShift Differential/li/ulpSummary/ppQualifications: You must have current inpatient CNA hospital experience on the Surgical Unit, Medical/Oncology and Progressive Care, as you will be required to float to these departments in this role./ppAssists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients, and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the patient and/or unit. May also be utilized as a Bedside Assistant, observing, interacting with and providing care to patients requiring 1:1 supervision./ppPosition Reports To: Unit Clinical Manager/Director/ppEssential Functions/polliPerform related assignments and tasks as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations./liliProvides high quality patient care in a caring and compassionate manner. Reports any observed change in patient condition or behavior promptly to the nurse. Ensures patient care tasks are completed timely. ulliPerforms or assists with duties as outlined in the CNA Scope of Practice under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Demonstrates competence in providing care routines in accordance with established nursing care procedure to ensure patients comfort and safety./liliTakes and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable, in an accurate and timely manner. Reports all variations from normal to the RN in charge of the patient./liliObtains finger stick blood glucose as delegated by the RN unless working in an area where this is prohibited./liliPrepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients (if necessary), distributes fresh water and other nourishment according to patients needs./liliAssists patients with elimination needs./liliAmbulates/Transfers patients using proper body mechanics and patient safety techniques./liliAssists nurse in treatment procedures as needed./liliDocuments accurately and timely in the patient medical record./li/ul/liliMaintains a clean and safe environment for patient and staff according to hospital and unit policies./liliActively participates in quality improvement programs./liliAdheres to Confluence Health and Central Washington Hospital/Wenatchee Valley Hospital policies and unit standards as applicable./liliRequired to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification./liliOther duties as assigned./li/olpDemonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times./ppQualifications Required:/pulliGraduate of an accredited nursing assistant program and: ulliHigh School Diploma or GED./liliActive WA certified CNA license./liliEligible to obtain Medical Assistant - Registered certification where applicable (application completed during the hiring process)./li/ul/liliMust possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management./lili0-3 years of experience./li/ulpPhysical/Sensory Demands For This Position:/pulliWalking - C/liliSitting/Standing - F/liliReaching: Shoulder Height - F/liliReaching: Above shoulder height - O/liliReaching: Below shoulder height - F/liliClimbing - O/liliPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F/liliPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F/liliPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O/liliLifting: 25 pounds or less - F/liliLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F/liliLifting: Over 50 pounds - O/liliCarrying: 25 pounds or less - F/liliCarrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O/liliCarrying: Over 50 pounds - O/liliCrawling/Kneeling - O/liliBending/Stooping/Crouching - F/liliTwisting/Turning - F/liliRepetitive Movement - O/li/ulpWorking Conditions:/pulliAcute Care Nursing/li/ulpJob Classification:/pullistrongFLSA:/strong Non-Exempt/lilistrongHourly/Salary:/strong Hourly/li/ulpPhysical Exposures For This Position:/pulliUnprotected Heights - No/liliHeat - No/liliCold - No/liliMechanical Hazards - Yes/liliHazardous Substances - Yes/liliBlood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes/liliLighting - Yes/liliNoise - Yes/liliIonizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes/liliInfectious Diseases - Yes/li/ul/div