Certified Nursing Assistant PCU Full Time Nights

Company: AdventHealth
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Description

Certified Nursing Assistant PCU - Central Texas Medical Center

Location Address: 1301 Wonder World Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666

Top Reasons to Work At Central Texas Medical Center, San Marcos, TX

--- Be part of a team dedicated to providing Texas Hill Country residents with the best medical care possible, as evident by CTMC being named a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery, knee replacements and primary stroke care by The Joint Commission.
--- CTMC's highest priority is the safety of its patients and staff. Recently, CTMC was the recipient of the Premier Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN) Excellence in Patient Safety Across the Board Award and is a five-time recipient of the Leapfrog Group's 'A' for patient safety.
--- In back-to-back years, CTMC has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines-- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, recognizing the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment.
--- Located near colleges and universities to expand your career by offering tuition reimbursement. Just one of the perks of the extraordinary benefits package.
--- CTMC's CREATION Health Institute was created to provide information, education, health screenings and events that emphasize a healthy lifestyle. Offerings such as HealthCheck, disease management, support groups, women's health, nutrition, healthy living for seniors and children's health are provided to the public for free or a minimal fee.
--- CTMC is a proud member of the AdventHealth System.

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time - Nights

You Will Be Responsible For:

-- The CNA is responsible for assisting the RN and LVN implementation and planning of patient centered care for all patients on the unit during his/her shift, according to the standards of care of Central Texas Medical Center. Is able to perform basic CNA functions in all care areas. Acts as personal care provider by attending to ongoing patient needs including, but not limited to, vital signs, personal care and ADL's. Performs duties under nursing direction.

-- Responsible for compiling and maintaining accurate documentation on each patient including, but not limited to, spiritual care, supply charges, patient and family teaching, vital signs and graphic record completion.

-- The CNA reports patient condition changes, inconsistencies, or other concerns to the registered nurse and/or LVN. Follows all departmental safety policies and procedures regarding patient care and one's personal protection and patient safety. Develops self professionally and participates in hospital and departmental activities.

-- Actively participates in continuous quality improvement. Promotes and participates in teamwork with physicians and personnel of this and other departments.

-- Understands the Computerized Physician Order Entry process and proficiently uses the electronic medical record for retrieval of patient information.

-- Understands computer downtime procedures

-- Monitors Electronic Medical Record for new physician orders and diagnostic results.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

-- Certificate from an accredited School of Nursing Assistants, and six months to one year related experience and/or training.

-- Must hold a current certificate in BLS from the AHA.

-- Must hold a current certificate in CNA.

Job Summary:

To assist the RN/LVN in providing nursing services, regardless of the age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, race, religion or health problems of the client served.

Associate remains flexible to changing systems, is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and treats staff, physician, patients and families with consideration and respect.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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