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.
At Mount St. Rita (A Covenant Health Affiliate), we're committed to being a skilled, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence for every person who comes to us for care. Providing patient-focused care is a genuine calling and a sacred trust for us. If you have a heart for bringing your best to each individual interaction you have, we invite you to join us. All Shifts Part Time, every other weekend and alternating holidays •The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your base pay will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.•
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer and document regularly scheduled medications which the
C.N.A./MED TECH
is permitted to administer only after personally preparing the medication. Document the medications given on the MAR. Observe and report, to the charge nurse, reactions, and side effects of medications commonly administered to the residents. Take and record vital signs prior to administering medications that could change vital signs as ordered. After authorizations from the charge nurse prn medications may be administered. All Prn medications must be documented per state standards. May count narcotic medications with a charge nurse and document the count. Apply specifically ordered eye nose and ear medications as ordered. Practice or acts prohibited by the non-licensed nursing personnel
C.N.A./MED TECH
after completing the approved training program in medication administration. May not administer medications by the injection route. (Intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, Intra-dermal. and hypo-dermoclysis. May not administer prn medications unless authorized by a charge nurse. The C.N.A/M must notify the charge nurse of symptoms indicating the need for prn medications and the time the symptoms occurred. May not administer medications used for positive pressure breathing (IPPB) treatments or other methods involving inhalation treatments. May not calculate any resident medication dose for administration. You may only administer the prescribed amount of medication. May not administer medication via a naso-gastric tube. May not apply treatment to broken skin. N.A/M must function in accordance with accepted pharmaceutical and nursing practices and as set forth in these standards: Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts etc., in an informative and descriptive manner. Use the photograph to identify the resident. Report all accidents observed on the shifts the day they occur. Use only authorized abbreviations established by the facility when recording information. Report all changes in residents' condition to the charge nurse as practical. Update Kardex to reflect resident plan of care. Monitor for appropriate storage and control of medications on your unit. Assisting in training new staff. Monitor medications for automatic stop orders. Delegate assignments to the C.N.A. staff Give and receive reports at the beginning and end of the shift. Perform treatments for residents. Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). #
INDHP Pay:
$20.00 - $25.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
CNA:
1 year (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
License/Certification:
CNA (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required) Ability to
