CNA Labor amp Delivery

Profile

CNA – Labor & Delivery','Full-time','Clinical Support','Day 6:30am-7:00pm','Day 6:30am-7:00pm','72','72','Every Third','Every Third','NEBRASKA-GRAND ISLAND-ST FRANCIS','','!*!CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. More than 12,000 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For more information, visit online at CHIhealth.com.
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
 


Provides for care, comfort and safety of assigned patients under close direction of registered nurse.  In doing so, positions patients, performs complete and partial baths, assists patients in dressing, oral hygiene, ambulation and so forth, makes beds, etc.  Completes annual competencies as directed by Unit Director.

Performs and records basic nursing care procedures such as enemas, collection of routine specimens, vital signs, intake and output, foley and CBI care and daily weights in accordance to detailed procedures.

Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel.

Answers call lights to determine patient needs, responds to patient requests, and/or relays to RN or LPN responsible for patient's care.  Transfers patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms, adhering to safety precautions.

Completes various errands as requested such as retrieving and delivering supplies, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, specimens, instruments, test results, and so forth.

Assists Birthing Center staff with setting up instrument tables and, upon completion of delivery, assists in cleaning up delivery table, baby corner, and room.  Prepares birthing rooms by checking oxygen and suction set-ups in baby corner and mother’s headboard and checking baby corner set-up in C/Section room.

Transports dismissed patients from patient room to vehicle, making appropriate stops according to dismissal procedure.

Transports patients from Admissions and Emergency area to patient room, as appropriate.  Also transports Birthing Center patients to and from Ultrasound as needed.','!*!Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
 
License/Certification
State of Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.  Additional unit-specific knowledge is obtained through orientation, checklists and competency testing.
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.  Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following:  American Red Cross:  CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and American Heart Association:  Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. 
 
Skills
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to exchange factual information with patients, visitors, and nursing personnel in a courteous manner, and to allay apprehensions of patients and visitors.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0142826','CHI Health','CNA – Labor & Delivery

Company info

Sign Up Now - DentalCrossing.com