Float Pool Cna

Saint Louis, MO, United States

Job Description


Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you\'ll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees. Summary Provides patient care related support including services relative to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by Charge Nurse per established departmental guidelines. Documents appropriately into patient record charting based on skill level and follows established standards and guidelines. Upon admission, accurately completes personal belonging sheet, obtains and records height, weight, and vital signs, orientates new resident to the facility and unit, ensures that resident receives an arm band and provides resident with a labeled admission kit. Answers call lights promptly and responds to all resident needs. Completes rounds as assigned and throughout course of duty. Turns and repositions residents every 2 hours; repositions seated residents every hour. Takes vital signs and weights accurately and reports to Charge Nurse promptly and accurately. Ensures that proper slings, splints, braces, positions devices, specialty care items, etc. are applied according to physician or therapy orders. Accurately measures intake and output on the I & O sheets and relays information to Charge Nurse at shift change. Performs procedures and treatments as instructed by Charge Nurse (i.e.: Sitz bath, moist packs, isolation techniques, etc.). Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment on the unit and alerts Charge Nurse or purchasing clerk of additional needs. Ensures that charge items are entered according to departmental procedure. Successfully completes job duties as CNA by attending continuing education classes and in-services, accepting reassignments to other areas, taking on increased responsibilities, and keeping Charge Nurse informed of pertinent information that may require follow-up. Interacts and maintains effective working relationships with other team members, charge nurse, and department managers. Maintains discretion in handling confidential information. Gives report to Charge Nurse at the end of each shift and completes walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift. May be assigned other duties as appropriate. Job Qualifications - Certified Nurse Assistant Certification in Missouri and Illinois required, or must be willing to obtain certification in both states as soon as possible - High school diploma preferred, but not required - One year experience required, three years experience preferred - Long-term care experience preferred - Must be willing to commute and work at all Bethesda communities - Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors, and staff - Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards - Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time - Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary - Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary - Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance as necessary - Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment - Ability to physically perform necessary documentation in writing or use of tape recorder - Visual acuity with the ability to distinguish color Category: CNA

Bethesda Health Group

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4376488
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Saint Louis, MO, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned