Nursing Assistant
Company: Banner Health
Location: Loveland
Posted on: February 18, 2021
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Loveland, Colorado Department Name:
Med/Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category:Clinical Care Primary
Location Starting Range:$13.67/hr - $17.09/hr In accordance with
Colorados EPEWA Equal Pay Transparency Rules. The future is full of
possibilities. At Banner Health, were excited about what the future
holds for health care. Thats why were changing the industry to make
the experience the best it can be. If youre ready to change lives,
we want to hear from you. We are looking for a CNA to join our
Inpatient Care team. On this unit, you will be working with two RNs
and caring for up to 12 patients. You will caring for medical,
surgical, observation, telemetry and oncology patients. The patient
population on this unit ranges from pediatric to geriatric. This is
a full-time night position working three 12-hour shifts per week
from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., every third weekend and two holidays a year.
There is a weekend differential available for this position. We are
looking for someone who has a passion for working in an acute care
setting and believe in delivering excellent patient care every day.
Current CNA license and BLS certification are required for this
position. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important
components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a
variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide
health and financial security options so you can focus on being the
best at what you do and enjoying your lif McKee Medical Center is a
132-bed, acute-care hospital in Loveland, Colo., a vibrant arts
community located 40 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Our
hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services
including medical, obstetrical, pediatric, orthopedic, surgical,
heart, cancer, and critical care. The McKee Cancer Center and McKee
Breast Center are among Northern Colorado''s leading cancer
diagnosis and treatment facilities. McKee is also a Level III
trauma center. We are the only hospital in the Rocky Mountain
region to be designated an Epicenter for robotic-assisted
gynecological surgery by Intuitive Surgical, the manufacturer of
the daVinci surgical robot. Our physicians, nurses and other health
care professionals can train on state-of-the-art computerized
patient simulation mannequins in our simulation center. McKee is
accredited by The Joint Commission. POSITION SUMMARY This position
provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and
contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is
responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation
in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support
functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of
the nursing unit/department. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Provides assistance
in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to
promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic
hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and
providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed. 2. Collects
patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and
other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility
policy and standards of care. Documents objective data and routine
aspects of patient care. Assists in the transportation of patient
specimens. 3. Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes
in the patients health status and responses to treatment to a
licensed professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately
and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of
patients for which care is provided. 4. Performs procedures and
uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent
with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of
practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheters
removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring. Provides necessary supplies,
support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit
specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed
professional. 5. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support
overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication
and information throughout the department. Participates in the
resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and
follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution. 6.
Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and
discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures
that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the
patients record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and
accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of
frequently used, patient education materials. Assists in the
ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician
orders effectively using the electronic medical record. 7.
Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies
and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered.
Reconciles supply order upon delivery. Monitors and tracks the use
and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners
and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in
working order. 8. Based on area of assignment may assist with
transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate
post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR
room turnover. 9. This position works under supervision and has
responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a
fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on
customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the
facility, as well as patients, families and physicians Performs all
functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory
and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional
standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an
excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core
and leader behaviors each and every day. NOTE: The core functions
are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of
this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of
duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as
outlined by the incumbent''s immediate manager. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES DIRECTLY REPORTING None MATRIX OR INDIRECT
REPORTING None TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A Banner
Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and
purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for
staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and
results-oriented manner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS DP -
Typical Direct Patient Care environment: (Nutrition Rep, Chaplain,
RN) Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch
frequently. Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to
respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color
vision. Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination,
and ability to grasp and handle objects. Able to use proper body
mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out
of bed, chair or wheelchair. May be required to lift up to 75
pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to
blood and bodily fluids. Needs ability to communicate effectively
through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
May require periodic use of personal computer. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working
knowledge. Current BLS certification is required. Current Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new
hires and transfers. In Tucson: Current Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires. Existing
Tucson incumbents may not transfer out of their geographical market
without meeting the CNA requirement. Requires skills and abilities
typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience;
preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior
experience in customer service. Must possess excellent
organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and
communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and
computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required. Must possess
excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human
relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical
terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is
required. Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum
passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate
identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform
activity is required. Successful completion of either a unit
approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or
electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job
training is also required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In Arizona the
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred. Recent
healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of an
approved unit secretary program is preferred. Additional related
education and/or experience preferred. DATE APPROVED 12/27/2018by
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