CNA Adult Medical Specialty
About The Position
UNIT OVERVIEW: Welcome to Adult Medical Specialty Unit! AMSU is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Forest Park building. We have 2 units that function independently but we are one department. We serve the adult med-surg patient population. Our patients have a variety of diagnosis that offers a broad range of clinical experiences in a fast-paced and challenging environment. POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care, and may function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.
Requirements
- CNA-Certified Nurses Assistant
- CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED Experience
- Six months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
- Six months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients
Responsibilities
- taking vital signs
- assisting patients with activities of daily living
- specimen collection
- observation of patients for physical/emotional changes
- recording pertinent information in patient charts
- communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care
- functioning in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed
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Education Level
High school or GED
