Nursing Asst Cert-HH, FT, Days
Columbia, SC - USA
Job Summary
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Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse Licensed Physical Occupational or Speech Therapist assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status performance of basic nursing procedures and therapeutic exercises on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.Accountabilities
- Provides age-appropriate patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse (or Licensed Professional) including the patients physical emotional needs cultural spiritual psychosocial and educational needs.
- Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care.
- Adheres to policies related to patient rights confidentiality and customer service standards.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of the Agency.
- Performs basic nursing procedures and other specific tasks and treatments including thermal application non-sterile soaks application of simple dressings perineal care foot care and therapeutic exercise.
- Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs intakes and out puts etc. to appropriate RN PT OT ST.
- Adheres to established department policies procedures safety environmental and infection control standards. Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities.
- Maintains and / or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential.
- Maintains skills agency-based competencies and completes annual mandatory continuing education requirements for certification.
- Provides comfort and pain management measures
- Completes required Agency documentation accurately to include documentation of care charge tickets and mileage reimbursement.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor manager director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - High School diploma or equivalent
Experience - 1 year CNA
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
CNA - SOUTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (Lawson Code NCNA)
SCDL - South Carolina DRIVERS LICENSE (Lawson Code LSCD)
Other Required Skills and Experience
- Evidence of current auto insurance
- CPR/BLS certification
- Knowledge of office equipment
- Vitals
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
BaptistFacility
1522 Hospice - MidlandsDepartment
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As South Carolina’s largest private, non-profit healthcare system, Prisma Health is here to create a better state of health for South Carolinians.