Providence St. Joseph Health

Description:

Providence is calling a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - TCC HCP (Per diem/Day Shift) at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital in Torrance , CA.

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We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - TCC HCP who will perform delegated routine and predictable patient care tasks/duties and works under the direct supervision of a Charge Nurse. These duties may include, but are not limited to EKGs, vital signs, basic patient care and transportation. Respond appropriately to patients and families with knowledge of age-specific needs based on scope of service of unit/department where assigned.

In this position you will:

• Check patient’s I.D. band daily for accuracy

• Assist with patient admitting/transfer:

• Set-up room, including monitor equipment, if ordered

• Orient patient to environment and routine

• Problem solve and serve patient needs

• Care for/label/store patient personal property

• Label room and equipment to identify by patient

• Observe and report data collection to RN

• Document in EMR (electronic Medical Record)

• Assist during discharge:

• Participate in discharge activities, as directed

• Accompanie patient to transportation or transports

• Provide direct patient care tasks/duties that have been delegated by the RN. Recognize and report problems immediately to the RN:

• Take vital signs, weight, etc., as assigned

• Perform pulse ox screening and records

• Apply, changes, remove external catheters

• Perform pre-surgical preps, as needed (i.e. shave)

• Ambulate, repositions patient and performs range of motion (ROM)

• Apply, changes patient restraints according to established policy

• Apply K-pads, cold packs and hyper/hypothermic blankets

• Empty Jackson-Pratts and Hemovacs

• Apply anti-thromboembolytic hose, sequential compression devices and Plexipulse

• Calculate fluid intake and output, calculate % meal eaten

• Empty and change drainage containers, report and record contents

• Perform specimen collection – NG, emesis, stool, and urine

• Perform tray/supply set-up for a bedside procedure

• Perform monitoring activities, reports, documents, (i.e., dynamap, pulse ox)

• Provide post mortem care

• Assist with tube feedings under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse, NOT INITIAL FEEDING

• Assist in complex feeds

• Assist in IV set-up (gather supplies, pump, etc.)

• Incentive Spirometry follow-up and coaching

• Assist with orthopedic equipment/applications, as directed

• Oral suctioning

• Provide ADL care such as:

• Bath and pericare including foley catheter care. • Back care including massage

• Oral hygiene and dental care

• Hair care including shampoo and brushing

• Nail care on hands and feet

• Shave

• Shower patient as scheduled

• Assist patient to ensure cleanliness, grooming, nourishment, restorative activity and elimination is in a manner conducive to patient comfort and safety

• Perform transportation of patients, lifting support, as assigned

• Recognize emergency situations; promptly reacts; initiates or supports CPR; follow directions appropriately in emergency situations; reports observations

• Documentation/Information Management:

• Responsible for timely, accurate and concise documentation in EMR:

• Perform documentation and records: Vital signs, weight, container contents (drainage), hemocults, fluid intake and output, and % of food eaten, and all patient interventions

• Utilize computer for documentation

• Demonstrate working knowledge of Hospital Information Systems

• Communicate patient information and changes to RN

• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and hospital related information

• Leadership/Supervision:

• Act as a team problem solver by being an active member of unit/staff meetings and other committees

• Assist with the orientation and on-the-job training of new hires and acts as a buddy with nursing students as assigned

• Understand and is responsible to perform within own legal scope of practice

• Development/Professional Growth:

• Assume responsibility and accountability for own professional growth

• Responsible for designated hours of continuing education to maintain current certification

• Attend staff development activities of department

• Must complete 12 hours of mandatory continuing education per year

• Performance Improvement:

• Participate in and can articulate department and hospital performance improvement projects

• Budget Responsibilities:

• Responsible to use and conserve equipment, linen and supplies in a prudent and efficient manner

• Identify opportunities for cost containment

• Support emergency staffing needs

Qualifications:

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Satisfactory completion of basic CPR course (level C)

• Certification of Nursing Assistant from a state approved program

• 6 months experience in a skilled nursing facility, medical/surgical and/or working with chronically ill patients

• Fluent ability to understand oral and write accurately and legibly

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (add, subtract, multiply and divide)

• Ability to accurately and efficiently complete assigned tasks

• Ability to organize and prioritize work to complete assignments in a timely manner

• Must demonstrate an understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations

• Ability to establish and maintain a courteous and cooperative (service-oriented) working relationship with patients, families and co-workers

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• 6 months recent experience in an acute, sub-acute or transitional care setting

About the hospital you will serve. Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance is a 436-bed non-profit hospital that has served the greater South Bay communities of Los Angeles since 1960. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and sophisticated technology while providing care with a personal, healing touch. In addition to the finest general medical, surgical and critical care services, we offer a number of specialty programs including Cardiovascular Services, Women’s and Children’s Health, Oncology, and Emergency Care. We are proud to be named one of the Top 50 U.S. Hospitals for Heart Care by Thomson Reuters, the only community hospital in California to receive this honor. We were one of five hospitals in the United States recognized by American Hospital Association-McKesson for leadership and innovation in quality improvement. We received The Choice Award by AAHCP for Outstanding Customer Service Delivery, and were one of 24 hospitals and health systems in the nation to receive the Premier Award for Quality by the Premier healthcare alliance. As a member of Providence Health & Services, a Catholic-sponsored healthcare ministry, we believe strongly in respecting the dignity of each person, and give special concern to the most vulnerable members of our community.

For information on our comprehensive range of benefits, visit:

http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/

Our Mission

As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

About Us

Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Schedule: On Call

Shift: Day

Job Category: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: California-Torrance

Req ID: 276175