Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical Unit - Full Time Job Opening

As a member of the Wyoming Medical Center health care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant will provide quality service in a timely, courteous, and cost-effective manner. The CNA is devoted to providing patient care in a comfortable and safe environment. The CNA will assist patients with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care to patients, and assist in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The CNA is responsible and accountable for direct and indirect patient care and for completing delegated tasks following Universal Precautions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The employee shall comply with all safety and health standards, and all rules, regulations, and orders which are applicable to the individual's own position, actions, and conduct.
• Performs duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant as defined by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing guidelines and Wyoming Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Performs duties as assigned by RN, charge nurse, coordinator, or manager in a timely manner and within scope of responsibilities. Demonstrates organizational and prioritizing skills in daily routines to ensure appropriate patient flow and accomplishment of tasks.
• Consistently practices patient safety, including falls prevention and pressure ulcer prevention.
• Practices patient care according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists, RN, physician, and other team members with admissions, discharges, transfers, and procedures.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides unit orientation for patient and family. Provides education to patient and family as appropriate, including procedural instruction.
• Accurately obtains and documents vital signs, including weights.
• Accurately documents patient's intake and output, including fluid restrictions.
• Assists with patient rounds as assigned.
• Assists with and performs skin and wound care according to WMC policies and procedures.
• Participates in shared governance structures appropriate to responsibilities and interests, to improve nursing practice and patient care. Participates in unit staff meetings and committees.
• Practices aseptic technique.
• Provides Level One respiratory care.
• Assists patients with passive range of motion.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies in patient status, malfunction of equipment, and daily changes in the schedule.
• Knows responsibility during Codes and responds appropriately to crisis situations.
• Follows WMC restraint policy.
• Practices proper technique in specimen collection, labeling, care, transport, and handling.
• Follows policy for post-mortem care, including organ donation.
• Appropriately reports occurrences according to WMC risk management guidelines.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work assignments with regard to volume-driven schedules.
• Appropriately utilizes chain of command.
• Documents according to WMC policies and procedures.
• Reads and utilizes communication materials.
• Utilizes basic computer applications.
• Uses patient care equipment appropriately. Demonstrates proper procedure for decontamination of equipment used for patient care.
• Processes and stocks linen, supplies, and equipment appropriately.
• Maintains clean work environment and performs light housekeeping.
• Performs environmental safety checks.
• Mentors new staff.
• Conducts self in a professional manner, using accountable communication to resolve problems in an open, timely manner.
• Utilizes Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methodology and tools (FOCUS-PDCA).
• Maintains high level of patient confidentiality.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and follows minimal lift policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or delegated.