Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs and problems related to patient care
Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner
Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting
Assists in patient admission, transfer and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property
Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate
Able to release, remove and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment
Assist RN and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures
Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening mild container, cutting food for patient
Assists patients with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards
Documentation via electronic health record
Attend interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected patient’s plans of care
Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and facility staff
Basic computer knowledge
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0-10%
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Licenses/Certification

Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment
CPR certification required

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred

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