Albany CNA/PCA - Acute Floor

Mosaic Life Care • Albany, MO

11d • $17 - $22

About The Position

This position works under the direction of an RN\LPN or Provider. Administers quality patient care according to established standards. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers. This position works under the supervision of the Director and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• PCA education requirements: a.) an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program in the last three years, or b.) a fundamentals of nursing course, or c.) a certified nursing assistant program with obtainment of certification (C.N.A.), or d.) a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program who did not pass the state licensure examination in the past three years or e.) graduate of a professional or practical nursing program outside the United States and awaiting licensure in this country is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 90 Days And
• Any other required training by the organization within 90 days is required.
• 1 Year In lieu of a. through e. listed above in the Education section, documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician in the past (5) years is required.
• In Home Health, 6 months of Hospital/Nursing Home experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily Activities of Daily Living to meet patient’s needs i.e. personal hygiene, dressing patients, linen change.
• Feeding patients as indicated; Records food and fluid intake and output when appropriate.
• Takes and records vital signs including pulse oximetry.
• Transports patients as appropriate. Lifts, turns, repositions and ambulates patients, alone or with assistance.
• Collects and transports urine, stool and sputum samples for testing when assigned; completes Point of Care testing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees