Certified Nursing Assistant, 3 South Complex Patient Unit/Medical-Surgical (PRN, Day)

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Clinton
Nov 17, 2024
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Assists the Registered Nurse in providing patient care based on the individualized plan of care for a patient. As delegated, performs basic nursing activities. Conducts data collection, monitors and documents patient status. Ensures confidentiality of all patient information. Utilizes safe patient handling at all times. Informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status. Provides a neat and clean patient environment. Accountabilities Assists patients with activities of daily living. Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance. May transport patients and assist with walking. Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated. - 30% Provides patient care as delegated by the RN including, but not limited to, non-sterile soaks, application of non-sterile simple dressings, perineal care. - 20% Performs data collection including vital signs, fluid intake and outake and basic and sterile specimen collection. Properly documents and maintains data on medical record and informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status. - 15% Runs errands, answers telephone, answers and responds to call lights. - 15% Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN. - 10% Provides and documents comfort and non-pharmacological pain management measures. - 10% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned;and Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program. Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Other Required Skills and Experience Basic Computer Skills Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) Data Entry Mathematical Skills Patient equip (suction, vitals, defib) In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Laurens County Medical Campus Facility 1062 Laurens County Hospital Department 10626120 Complex Patient Unit Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.