Nursing Assistant - 6 Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic/Post OP/Trauma Unit
Core
Provide direct patient care, activities of daily living, and safety monitoring in an acute care orthopedic/post-op/trauma unit.
Role type
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Builds
Patient care continuum and unit operations
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care, activities of daily living assistance, specimen handling, patient safety monitoring, equipment operation, medication transport, blood product transport, clerical documentation, order processing, supply coordination, diet coordination, staff mentoring
Preferred skills
Preceptor experience, problem-solving
Technologies
Computers, fax machines, phones
Responsibilities
Perform direct patient care and activities of daily living; identify and document physical needs; report changes in patient condition; obtain and maintain specimen integrity; assist with patient safety watch; participate in patient safety improvement programs; serve as a preceptor for new staff and students; perform clerical duties for admissions/transfers/discharges; transcribe and process orders; coordinate patient transportation for tests; communicate with food services for diets; operate and maintain clerical equipment; transport non-controlled medications and blood products.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC