At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program
No experience required
Current or former state CNA certification as proof of completed state required training
CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT certification
Valid driver's license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and proof of auto insurance
CPR/BLS certification
Skills
office equipment
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status, performance of basic nursing procedures and therapeutic exercises, on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.
Essential Functions
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All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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Provides age-appropriate patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse (or Licensed Professional) including the patient’s physical, emotional needs, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs.
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Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care.
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Adheres to policies related to patient rights, confidentiality and customer service standards.
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Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of the Agency.
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Performs basic nursing procedures and other specific tasks and treatments including thermal application, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care, foot care and therapeutic exercise.
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Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs, intakes and out puts, etc. to appropriate RN, PT, OT, ST.
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Adheres to established department policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies.
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Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities.
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Maintains and / or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential.
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Maintains skills, agency-based competencies and completes annual mandatory continuing education requirements for certification.
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Provides comfort and pain management measures
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Completes required Agency documentation accurately to include documentation of care, charge tickets and mileage reimbursement.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
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This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
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Education - Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program.
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Experience - No experience required.
In Lieu Of
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In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course may accept current or former state CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
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CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT
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A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.
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CPR/BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of office equipment
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Knowledge of vitals
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Home Health Roper MT
Facility
Home Health - Upstate
Department
Home Nursing
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