Full time positions available. (6am-6pm).
Under the directions and supervision of professional and practical nursing staff, performs routine duties in caring for infants through geriatric patients’ needs and unit maintenance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Performs routine duties in caring for patients’ needs and activities of daily living, i.e., hygiene, comfort, ambulation.
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Functions as an assistant to the nurse as assigned.
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Documents and maintains data or patient’s record.
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Demonstrates and promotes an awareness of patient’s age, growth, development, and cultural / spiritual.
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Acts as a patient advocate.
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Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.
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Participates in performance improvement.
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Performs related work as required.
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Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.
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Maintains patient confidentiality.
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Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
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Approaches situations with distressed patients, families and visitors in a calm, professional manner.
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Maintains a safe and clean environment.
Education: Completion of a state-approved CNA program required. High School Diploma preferred.
License/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant certification required and CPR required.
Additional experience preferred:
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Current knowledge of clinical practice.
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Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine.
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Experience in computer order entry.
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Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
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Effectively handles frequent interruptions and distractions.
Excellent Benefits: click here for more details OGHS-Benefits.pdf
