Certified Nurse Assistant

Mcpherson, Kansas

McPherson Hospital
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McPherson Hospital - Job Description

Mission statement

Superior health care and exceptional service for each person, every time.

Vision

To be a vibrant and thriving five-star center for health, serving as our community's first choice for health and wellness.

Our C.A.R.E. Values
  • Compassion - I will treat everyone with kindness, acceptance, empathy, and understanding.
  • Accountability - I will be trustworthy, responsible, and dependable while taking ownership of my actions.
  • Respect - I will value the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of everyone without judgment.
  • Excellence - I will strive to understand and exceed the expectations of others.
Benefits:

Medical Insurance- Three different plans to choose from

MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

Health Reimbursement & Savings Account

Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account

Dental

Vision

Identity Protection-Free

Hospital Indemnity

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life & AD&D

403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution

ETO

EIB-Hospital contribution

Free 24 hour fitness center

JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Nurse Assistant-Clinic (CNA)

Job Summary: The nurse assistant functions and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and providers clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. Provides the highest attainable quality of individualized nursing care for each patient to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment in which the patient's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are assessed and met during any stage of illness.

Position Responsibilities:

Consistent patient centered; caring disposition is a must for this position.

Knowledgeable of the scope of practice for all nursing disciplines as described by the Nursing Practice Act

Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and utilize available resources to assist with efficient patient flow in the clinic.

Actively assists with routine clinic tasks. Utilizes established methods to ensure
consistency in maintaining emergency supplies, stock medications, immunizations, forms, sterile instrument inventory, equipment, and appropriate exam room inventory, etc.

Demonstrates flexibility in work roles and schedules to meet the changing needs of the center.

Utilizes slow time constructively to enhance center operations and assists other
departments when time and workload permit.

Maintains confidentiality of patients and staff.

Utilizes appropriate methods to deal with stressful situations.

Understands and supports organizational goals.

Meets work schedules, fulfills responsibilities and commitments, i.e., attendance,
punctuality, dependability, initiative, productivity, and efficiency.

Direct and Indirect Patient Care / Clinic Responsibilities:

Assists with patient education based on assessment of patient needs and clinic standards of nursing care and documents in patient record.

Provides skilled nursing care as demonstrated by safely and accurately performing technical skills (sterile dressings, EKGs, pulmonary treatments, etc.) and the safe, accurate administration of medications, IV fluids, and immunizations.

Assumes role of advocate to ensure health needs are met including responding to patient phone messages and requests in a timely and professional manner.

Documents all provider orders, nursing actions, and interventions on patient record consistent with organizational policies.

Knowledgeable of and follows all established Infection Control guidelines and OSHA standards and participates in staff training events.

Performs proper handling and labeling of all test samples according to organizational policies.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum Required: Completion of a CNA accredited program

Experience: Minimum Required: Minimal/No Experience; Preferred: One to two years of experience

Skills:

Good communication skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Computer skills related to word and outlook.

Licensure/Certification:

BLS verification within 6 months of hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Date Posted: 17 April 2024
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