Certified Nursing Assistant - MedSurge/Telemetry - PRN

Location: Wickenburg, az

• Wickenburg Community Hospital is a beautiful and sophisticated rural-access hospital located in Wickenburg, Arizona.
• WCH is a 8-bed Emergency Department, 19-bed Acute department and many ancillary services.
• We also have 3 Primary Care Clinics.
• Here at WCH, we strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and care.
• Join us today and let us be part of your success story.

We offer

• Full Benefits
• PTO/Sick Leave
• Wellness Benefits

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a non-profit organization and qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

General Description

The CNA is an important member of the healthcare team and assists the professional nursing staff with the delivery of basic nursing care tasks and clerical support duties under the direct supervision of the nurse and as outlined in the AZ Nurse Practice Act R4-19-813. This is a PRN night position.

• Essential Job Duties
• Performs basic nursing tasks within scope and practice, under the direction and supervision of the nurse.
• Consistently demonstrates competence in providing morning, evening, and general patient care routines in accordance with established nursing care procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety. Supports and adheres to nursing and administrative policies and procedures.
• Consistently takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable, in accurate and precise manner; records vital signs and reports variation from normal.
• Sets up each patient and patient tray, assists in feeding of patient as necessary, positions patient to avoid choking and ease in eating. Distributes water and other nourishment according to patient needs, including evening snacks.
• Provides care which promotes and respects patient dignity, privacy, emotional expression; provides care in accordance with patient request; promotes independence and wellness.
• Performs point of care testing as required, reports results to nursing staff; and documents appropriately.
• Assists nursing staff in electronic chart functions, including, but not limited, to faxing documents, copying documents, and patient registration.