Certified Nursing Assistant-ICU
US-IA-Sioux City
careers
Req #: 167773
Type: Part Time Benefits
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Overview: Hours: 7pm-7am Part-Time Come and join a dynamic team in the ICU! Are you a caring and compassionate individual who loved helping others? We are looking for an extraordinary individual to assist in patient care throughout all nursing areas. Duties include assisting patients with their ADL's, transporting patients in various types of equipment and ambulation, documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff. Responsibilities: * Assists patients with ADL's according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient. Assists with ambulation of patients, and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member. * Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment. * Follows all established infection control policies, and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient. * Obtain EKG under the direction of the Registered Nurse. * Transfer of patients to other areas of the hospital under the direction of the Registered Nurse. * Insertion of urinary catheters under the direction of the Registered Nurse. * Cleaning and general housekeeping of rooms between patients. * Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in electronic health record. Qualifications: Education: * High school graduate or equivalent. Experience: * Previous hospital or nursing home experience. License(s)/Certification(s): * Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of hire. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Basic computer knowledge * Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. * Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred. * Ability to move and lift patients and use appropriate equipment. * Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. * Effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written). Apply Today!!
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