Med Surg Float Pool- Dual role-Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator 32 hr nights (11pm - 7am) at Sturdy Health in Attleboro, MA

Job description

• Performing under the direction of the RN/LPN and as a member of the unit-based patient care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator (CNA/UC) performs duties of direct and indirect patient care. The direct patient care tasks include but are not limited to activities of daily living, vital signs, glucometry, EKG’s, weights and Intake/Output data collection. Indirect patient care activities include, but are not limited to, transport, restocking and/or obtaining patient care supplies. In addition, the CNA /UC is responsible for responding in a timely manner to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit. They function within policies, procedures and guidelines of Sturdy Memorial Hospital in accordance with Joint Commission, CDC and OSHA standards. In addition, the CNA/UC will perform clerical, receptionist and unit coordinating duties on individual patient care units.

Responsibilities

• Performing under the direction of the RN/LPN and as a member of the unit-based patient care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator (CNA/UC) performs duties of direct and indirect patient care.
• Direct patient care tasks include but are not limited to activities of daily living, vital signs, glucometry, EKG’s, weights and Intake/Output data collection.
• Indirect patient care activities include, but are not limited to, transport, restocking and/or obtaining patient care supplies.
• In addition, the CNA/UC is responsible for responding in a timely manner to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit.
• They function within policies, procedures and guidelines of Sturdy Memorial Hospital in accordance with Joint Commission, CDC and OSHA standards.
• In addition, the CNA/UC will perform clerical, receptionist and unit coordinating duties on individual patient care units.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Previous knowledge of medical terminology, typing, computer skills and Unit Secretary experience preferred
• Successful completion of orientation
• • BLS competent
• • Certification as a nursing assistant
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care, good organizational skills, personal maturity, accuracy and flexibility.
• Previous knowledge of medical terminology, typing, computer skills and Unit Secretary experience preferred
• Successful completion of orientation
• Proficient in English
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole
• Ability to perform simple math calculations
• Develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient
• Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and physicians

Skills

Required

• Certification as a nursing assistant
• BLS competent
• Proficient in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Adaptability
• Good organizational skills
• Personal maturity
• Accuracy
• Flexibility
• Commitment to customer relations

Preferred

• Typing
• Computer skills
• Unit Secretary experience

Benefits

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• The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.
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