Nursing Assistant - PRN - Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Huntington

We are looking for Nursing Assistants (NA/CNA/PCA) to join our healthcare team on a PRN basis at Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Huntington! We have day and night shifts positions We are a specialty hospital located within St. Mary's Medical Center Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Huntington is designed as a bridge in the continuum of care and is intended to provide intensive, specialized care for medically complex patients that require a longer treatment and recovery period. Our goal is to treat the immediate and long-term needs of the patients with the goal of helping each patient reach the next level of well-being on their path to a full recovery. We are a specialty hospital where our team plays a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. We are located within St Mary's Medical Center, off 3rd Ave, with easy access to OH-7 close to the East Huntington Bridge at: 2900 First Avenue, Two East, Huntington, WV 25702 Job Summary Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel. Essential Functions Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care. Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, preoperative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and beside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift. Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner. Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting. Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property. Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold. Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment. Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures. Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient. Transports patients to an from various departments as requested. Provide post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the the morgue or designated area. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Basic computer knowledge. Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations. Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Performs other related duties as assigned. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (Preferred) Licenses/Certification BCLS - Basic Life Support Like AHA or Red Cross Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required) Experience 6 months in an acute care or long-term care facility (Preferred)

Benefits:

401(k) matching Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person