Med Surg Ortho CNA

Company: Catholic Health Initiative
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewYour time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger communities.ResponsibilitiesWe want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you. Our CNA's not only collect patient information, but they also help them take their medications on time, assist with meals, attend to personal needs, and change wound dressings as needed. They play a vital role as a liaison between our patients and their care teams. If you are interested in joining this type of healthcare community, we want to talk to you.What you'll do:* Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients* Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse* Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens* Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse* Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.QualificationsRequirements:* Must be at least 16 years of age as required by state* Must have successfully completed the 75-hour state approved course for Nursing Assistant if hired into the Nursing Assistant position after April 30, 1998 as required by state* Nurse Assistants must be on the Nurse Aide Registry of the State in which they work if hired into the Nursing Assistant position after April 30, 1998 as required by state* BLS (Basic Life Support) requiredJoin us at Catholic Health Initiatives, and become a part of our faith-based health system.Options

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