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CNA - Outpatient
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$37,872 / year median in New Mexico
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Location Address:
2217 Dillon Rd Clovis, NM 88101-9454Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $16.37 Maximum Offer $24.89Summary:
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our outpatient team. In this role, you will support providers and clinical staff by assisting with patient care, preparing patients for visits, maintaining efficient clinic flow, and helping create a positive patient experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a CNA who enjoys working in a fast-paced ambulatory setting and making a meaningful impact on patient care every day. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity:
Part timeFTE:
0.50Job Exempt:
No Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Responsibilities:
- Works clinically under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed clinician while independently providing care in the patient home setting.
- Plans and navigates route to patient service address based on road/traffic conditions utilizing driving applications when necessary.
- Manages and maintains patient caseload and patient scheduling to ensure frequency/duration of ordered care is delivered timely while taking into account patient preference.
- Monitors, collects, and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs, skin, bowel and bladder function, tolerance to activities, and other patient data, as ordered in the CNA careplan.
- Performs basic wound care and catheter maintenance, as ordered and directed by the RN case manager
- Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable oxygen, oxygen concentrator, humidifier, and ensures oxygen safety measures.
- Assists patient with bed and commode transfers, ambulation with or without equipment, including Hoyer lift.
- Assists patient with prescribed exercises including range of motion (ROM).
- Assists patients with taking medications by providing verbal cues/prompts to take oral medications which are labeled in a container, with dose and time, set up by patient, family or nurse.
- Reinforces teaching of patient and family/caregivers, such as personal care techniques, including care of skin, repositioning and transferring following training by R.N. or therapist.
- Clinical documentation of care according to agency policy, regulations and standards.
- Provides simple meal preparation, cleaning of work area, laundry and respite care as ordered.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of direct patient care in any clinical setting, or in-home health/hospice is preferred.
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification
- BLS
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic devices, laptop, desktop, smartphone, program applications
- Electronic Medical Record on various platforms
- Ability to learn and document in EPIC charting system
- Good driving record, as defined by Presbyterian, access to a vehicle, driver¿s license, auto insurance We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS
is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesBenefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Dental Insurance