CNA
The posted compensation range of $15.56 - $21.40 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Work in the heart of #humankindess at CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake as a CNA working in our Med Surg unit.
The Certified Nursing Assistant contributes to positive patient experiences by performing nursing care tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical nurse, facilitating communication, and providing general clerical and administrative assistance to the unit. This position supports the mission, vision, and core values of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake.
You'll thrive in this role by assisting with exceptional care for patients of all ages (neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics) with activities of daily living.
About Us:
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital accredited by The Joint Commission licensed by the North Dakota State Department of Health and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services for participation in the Medicare Program. Our hospital has been committed to providing patients quality medical treatment in the Lake Region area and surrounding communities since 1902.
Responsibilities
- Provides basic nursing care within scope of practice and according to age specific needs. -bathing, hygiene, feeding, elimination needs, and patient activities.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care.
- Performs assigned nursing data collection and reports any irregularities to appropriate nursing personal in timely manner vital signs, weights, intake and output, and glucose readings.
- Participates in implementation of care plan according to individual patient needs; distributes water glasses, meal trays and snacks in a timely manner, collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens following correct procedure.
- Assists designated personnel with procedures, treatments or examinations as required.
- Uses equipment properly and safely, reports malfunctions appropriately scales-infant, standing, chair, wheelchair, bed scale, B/P recording devices with pulse oximeters, tympanic thermometers, Hoyer lift, gait belt, restraints, lead application for telemetry unit.
- Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner.
- Is knowledgeable of and assists in maintaining floor stock supplies and assists to maintain cleanliness of the unit and patient rooms.
- Performs all assigned duties and responsibilities in timely manner and in compliance with standards of care, standards of practice, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as situation warrants under direction of supervisor.
- Assists in OB unit with cleaning of instruments, supplies, and equipment (isolettes) post procedures.
- Assists with basic nursing care postpartum mother and infant under direction and supervision of OB nurse.
Qualifications
- Completion of Nurse Assistant Program (CNA)
- North Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association Certification within 30 days of hire.
Preferred:
- Previous healthcare experience is desired.
- Computer experience.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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