CNA/WARD CLERK (PRN)

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital • Humboldt, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

CNA/Ward Clerk position on the Med/Surg Floor. This is a PRN position to support staffing needs. 12 hour shifts (7 - 7) nights, days, weekends and holidays as needed. Shift differential paid for night shift and for weekend shift.

Title: Nursing Assistant/Ward Clerk

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization:

Assists nurses in providing nursing care. Works under the direct supervision of an RN. Assists by performing clerical duties within the nursing unit and acting as a receptionist.

Reports To:

Inpatient Care Director/Registered Nurse

Supervises:

None

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent.
• Training in an approved 120 hour nurse aide course or equivalent training preferred.
• CPR certification within 3 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bathes, feeds and cares for patients according to the level of skill and as directed by a nurse.
• Reports all significant information to nurse in charge of the patient.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team within the organization.
• Does cleaning of patient units, equipment, and nursing service areas.
• Keeps nurse informed of care rendered and duties performed.
• Answers call lights promptly and completes hourly rounding
• Delivers patient trays, assists in feeding patients, records amount eaten, and returns trays to kitchen.
• Collects and documents intake and output throughout the shift.
• Gives verbal report to nursing staff at end of shift.
• Takes vital signs and assists with weighing patients as assigned.
• Assists with transferring patients by wheelchair or cart to other departments
• Assists patients with ambulation and other rehabilitation needs.
• Complies with hospital and nursing service policies.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service education when appropriate.
• Demonstrates willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs.
• Performs functions other than described above due to extenuating circumstances.
• Maintains skills in computer documentation.
• Assists in Long Term Care and Emergency Department when needed and census on floor allows.
• Acts as receptionist: answers telephone, operates the intercom, and answers questions of visitors as able.
• Delivers messages.
• Keeps patient charts up to date with current information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees