CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - ONCOLOGY MEDICAL UNIT

Company: Owensboro Health
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: November 29, 2019

Job Description:

Assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties. Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.Job ResponsibilitiesGreets and orients new patient to hospital environment and provides directions or instructions to patients and guests.Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.Documents patient progress toward goals and ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific and cultural considerations of each patient.Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.Reports abnormal findings.May monitor tube system and handle medications in accordance with medication safe handling practice.May update diet orders and verifies patient diet upon tray deliveries.May electronically transfer patients in and out of the unit including facilitation of direct admit process, completion of discharge in EMR, assembling paper-lite chart, and assisting with patient bed placement.May enter staff assignments into Responder 5 System and verify staff have logged in and out of the system to review assignments.May arrange for patient transport services.May enter work orders and obtain supplies from materials.Organizational ResponsibilitiesAdheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.EducationHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or higher preferred.Licensure/Certification/RegistrationCertified as State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA) in the state of Kentucky required. Certified as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.Work ExperienceNo experience required.Skills and AttributesRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.FLSA ClassificationNon-ExemptDisclaimerThis description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all areas.Additional Position Related DetailsPopulations ServedTraining is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.Physical RequirementsActivity and Frequency:Bending/Stooping - FrequentlyClimbing - OccasionallyKeyboard Data Entry - FrequentlyKneeling - OccasionallyLifting/Moving Patients - FrequentlyLifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 0-25 lbs - FrequentlyLifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 25-75 lbs - RarelyLifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - over 75 lbs - RarelyPushing/Pulling - 0-25 lbs - FrequentlyPushing/Pulling - 25-75 lbs - FrequentlyPushing/Pulling - over 75 lbs - FrequentlyReaching - FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements - RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements - FrequentlyRunning - OccasionallySitting - OccasionallySquatting - FrequentlyStanding - FrequentlyWalking - FrequentlyAudible Speech - FrequentlyHearing Acuity - FrequentlySmelling Acuity - OccasionallyVision: Depth Perception - FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color - FrequentlyVision: Seeing - Far - FrequentlyVision: Seeing - Near - FrequentlyExposuresOwensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

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