CNA-Med/Surg/ED- FT/PT/PRN at FALL RIVER HEALTH SERVICES in Hot Springs, South Dakota

Job Description:

Fall River Health Services is looking for a CNA for our Med/Surg department. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care to patients, and assisting in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse in a manner that is in keeping with the philosophies of the facility and the nursing department. This opportunity reports to the Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager.
Responsibilities:

Performs patient care activities including answering call lights, serving and collecting food trays, feeding patients as needed, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and all output to include drainage systems as ordered. Performs activities of daily living, i.e., dresses and undresses patient, bathes and performs personal cares to include oral hygiene, pericare, foley care, backrubs and shaving in a manner consistent with
maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
Performs routine treatments/procedures including warm and cold applications, and assists RN/LPN with complicated treatment procedures. Collects specimens, i.e., stool, urine or sputum. Takes and records vital signs, weights and height. Completes EKGs per order under supervision of the RN/LPN.
Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bed pan and urinal commode, and ambulating patients.
Assists in preparations of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving patient admissions, transfers, emergencies and discharges. Assures patient rooms and work areas are clean and safe.
Cares for patients in the ER under the supervision of the RN, and reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients to RN/LPN.
Maintain established facility and department policies, procedures and objectives, fire, safety, environmental, quality assurance, hazardous material, and infection control
policies. Knows personal role in fire drills.
Attends required meetings, in-services, and educational programs; keeps up to date on posted information, notes and minutes. Serves on nursing service committees as
requested..

The average compensation for this position is $18.00- $20.00 an hour depending on the experience