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Morton County Health System Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Elkhart, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12997867
We are currently looking for a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our healthcare team. As a Nursing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing direct patient care and support to ensure the well-being of our patients.
Duties:
Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
Leads by modeling the organizations mission, vision, beliefs, and core values; promotes and role models highly effective interpersonal relationships.
Follows general nursing policies and procedures regarding nursing care
Collects vital signs, measurements, intake/output as directed
Reports significant changes in patients medical condition to licensed nursing personnel promptly and consistently
Documents activities of daily living, vital signs, measurements, intake and output, patient mobility, and other primary cares according to Melham procedures for documentation.
Transports patients to other departments under the direction of nursing staff
Operates equipment in a safe, cost-effective manner
Anticipates patient needs, rounds on patients routinely/upon licensed nurse request, and attends to nurse call system and patient alarms
Keeps patient areas free of clutter, dirty linen, and trash
Restocks supplies at the direction of the nursing leader
Provides general nursing care such as positioning of patients, lifting, and turning of patients, assisting patients with elimination, ambulation, application of binders, thromboembolism prevention devices, heat, and cooling measures, serves/assists/feeds meals and dietary supplements as ordered
Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Previous nurse aide or healthcare experience preferred
Certificate, Licensure, Registrations:
Completion of a state certification course for certified nursing assistants (CNA) in the State of Kansas
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtain BLS certification within 60 days of hire and always maintain a valid CPR certification during his/her employment.
Benefits:
Competitive pay rates based on experience level
Great Benefits
Flexible Schedules
If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in peoples lives, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Please submit your application online at www.mchswecare.com/careers detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application.