CNA/Nursing Assistant (FT) 7p-7a W3 Oncology
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*CNA/Nursing Assistant (FT) 7p-7a W3 Oncology - Kingsport,
TN*Job ID: 004ENEHOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERNursing Support - MS
W 3Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period) - Night*Job
Description**SCOPE OF POSITION*The Nursing Assistant will provide
direct patient/resident care and supportive services to nursing
unit and health care provider team under registered nurse
supervision. Responsibilities include: bedside patient/resident
care, nursing assistant procedures, stocking supplies, maintaining
equipment, routine housekeeping duties as needed, transportation of
patients/residents as necessary, basic computer skills for
documentation of care & procedures performed and for training and
education needs.Assists or performs Activities of Daily Living
(i.e. bathing, toileting, eating, dressing, grooming, etc.) for the
patients/residents of the facility as well as changes bed linen and
assists with transferring residents from bed to chair, chair to bed
and turning and repositioning of the patient/resident while in bed.
Observes and reports the presence of pressure areas and skin
breakdown to prevent decubitus ulcers. Reports accident, incidents,
injuries, and/or skin tears to nurse supervisor/charge nurse.
Measures and records blood pressure, heart rate, respirations,
temperature and informs the RN/nurse supervisor/charge nurse if not
within normal limits for the patient/resident (i.e.
increased/decreased blood pressure, increased/decreased heart rate,
etc.). Performs blood glucose monitoring if required per department
expectations. Ability to use computer and basic clerical skills is
a must. Performs clerical functions within the unit to include
answering phones/call lights, inputting orders into the computer,
supply ordering, etc. Performs other duties as deemed necessary and
appropriate or as directed by the leader/manager.Must meet
education and training requirements of department. Completes
training/competency in specialty skills/procedures for department
population (example: orthopedic care procedures) as designated.
Must be flexible to change working area/service multiple times
daily.For those working within the Mobility Tech scope, they will
provide direct patient care and supportive services to nursing unit
and health care provider team under RN supervision. They are
responsible for bedside patient care, maintaining equipment,
transportation of patients as necessary, basic computer skills for
documentation of care and for training and education needs. This
individual will improve patient mobility through getting patients
out of bed for meals, sitting in a chair, and ambulating patients
on the unit. Assists in prioritizing patients at high risk for
complications for delirium, DVT and pneumonia. Early mobility
includes: stretching, strengthening and improving patients
engagement and willingness with activity.*REPORTING
RELATIONSHIP*See Table of Organization.*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*In
lieu of education, confirmation of three years of experience in
hospital/medical setting.Individuals who are at least 17 years of
age, in the senior year of high school, and within 6 months of
graduation where diploma is anticipated may be considered.Emergency
Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
training/certification/licensure may also be considered.AHA BLS
required*Requirements*No additional requirements from any stated in
the above description.Job Type: Full-timeby Jobble
Keywords: Ballad Health, Johnson City , CNA/Nursing Assistant (FT) 7p-7a W3 Oncology, Healthcare , Kingsport, Tennessee
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