Phoenix

Arizona

1318 live openings

o Quality of care activities

o Performance self-appraisal

o Continued learning

o Collaboration

• o Completion of appropriate delegated assignments.
• Adhere to local, state and federal guidelines and regulations regarding client confidentiality and privacy rights. Direct all patient requests for information to the nurse.
• Advocate for the patient by reporting to the nurse statements expressed by the patient or family regarding request for information; concerns about care; patient needs; and collaboration with other health care team members by reporting information and data regarding the patient in a timely, truthful and complete manner.
• Reinforce the nurse’s health teaching in accordance with the facility, employer, and at the direction of the registered nurse’s written instruction. Report the patient’s response to teaching or requests for additional information.
• Completes mandatory education requirement for the hospital and department.
• Assists in orienting new employees to the department.
• Stays informed of unit/hospital events by reading minutes or attending staff meetings.
• Serves on committees and projects as necessary.
• Comply with all local, state and federal guidelines and regulations governing Certified Nursing Assistant practice.
• Comply with the C.N.A. code of ethics in accordance with COMAR 10.39.07;
• Performs safely and competently all activities as assigned or delegated.
• Keeps the department clean and orderly: kitchen, soiled utility room, clean utility room, etc.
• Floats to other units as assigned.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Other department clerical activities:

o Records and communicates messages.

o Maintains adequate inventory of forms, materials, and equipment.

o Prepares specimens for transports and timely delivery to other departments using appropriate communication forms and labeling techniques.

• o Prepares forms for charges and credits and maintains department logs, forms, and other required statistics.
• Performs the duties of a patient care companion as assigned.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology
• Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
• Skills and abilities to perform all job description duties according to the age specific patient population served by their department.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required

• CNA Certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing as required by Health Occupations Article Title 8-6A-01.
• Current CPR certification.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Department Manager. Receives supervision from the Director, Manager, and/or Registered Nurse.

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

• Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly range

$20.25 - $27.77