Certified Nursing Assistant, Acute Care of the Elderly, Sign on Bonus Eligible

Primary Function Responsible for performing various patient care activities and related non professional services to care for the personnel needs and comforts of patients Responsible for transcribing physician orders performing receptionist clerical duties and coordinating non nursing services within unit Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and observe all hospital policies and procedures Responsibilities Provide general patient care assist with personal hygiene and perform routine activities as directed by the Registered Nurse Initiate assemble and maintain accurate functional chats for all patients in the assigned unit Transcribe written physician orders and complete all necessary forms requisitions and communications necessary to implement orders and record clinical data such as vital signs received from the nursing unit Maintain patients medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information legibly accurately and completely Observe assigned patients and report nay patient care problems change in patient condition or unexpected occurrences to RNTeam Leader Maintain a proper inventory of supplies needed in order to provide continuous service minimizing downtime and maintain a safe clean and functional working environment in the nursing station and nursing area Screen visitors telephone calls incoming mail and other correspondence Answer inquiries on procedures and policies relating to departmental functions Prepare patient chart and deliver to Medial Records upon discharge of patient or to the Nursing office upon expiration of the patient Maintain up to date records on computer for Bed Management Access lab results from the computer for the physician File documents following standard procedures Give enemas reinforce simple non sterile dressings apply binders collect specimens apply heat or cold devices and perform other routine tasks Assist the RN or LPN in caring for seriously ill patients or in complicated treatments or procedures Maintain current knowledge of specialty by attending seminars in services and reading journals Performs all other related duties as assigned Job Qualifications and Requirements Vocationaltechnical training and more than six months job related experience or equivalent is required Certified Nursing Assistant Certification basic computer skills and medical terminology and also required Care New England Health System CNE and its member institutionsButler Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Kent Hospital VNA of Care New England Integra The Providence Center and Care New England Medical Group and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research attracting the nations top specialty trained doctors and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health Americans with Disability Act Statement External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis EEOC Statement Care New England is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status Ethics Statement Employee conducts himselfherself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including but not limited to hospital policy mission vision and values