Certified Nursing Assistant Per Diem
Company: Banner Health
Location: Susanville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Susanville, CaliforniaDepartment Name:
Med/Surg-HospWork Shift: VariedJob Category:Clinical CareGreat
careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented
health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud
to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices
throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be
the perfect opportunity for you.Susanville is nestled within the
Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy four seasons with a host of
year-round recreational opportunities. Explore the 2,700 square
miles of public lands, with hiking, biking, cross country skiing,
horseback riding, hunting, camping and off-road recreation
activities. As a Certified Nursing Assistant at Banner Lassen
Medical Center, you will join a fantastic team, working alongside
our excellent clinical staff in this role to help provide care to
our patients. You'll help provide care to our patients, assisting
with vitals, ADLs, and more! If this flexible, exciting position
interests you, apply today!This is a per diem opportunity that will
work as determined by department needs. Per diem positions are a
great way to market your skills within Banner Health. You will be
eligible to apply to regular full-time or part-time opportunities
as an internal applicant. In addition, you will enjoy excellent
compensation, shift differentials, paid orientation, employee
wellness program and employee discounts.Located in Susanville in
northeast California, Banner Lassen Medical Center offers
comprehensive care in a state-of-the-art facility to aid in the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses. Our 25-bed
medical center has a proud history of providing vital caring to the
community since 1883. Though we are a small community hospital, we
have invested in the latest medical equipment, including a 16-slice
CT scanner, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasound, bone density,
mammography and CAD. The hospital also offers infusion and oncology
therapy, respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary services as well
as laboratory services, inpatient and outpatient surgery and a
24-hour emergency department. Away from work, you'll find that our
location at the foot of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains offers
an unlimited variety of recreational activities, including fishing,
camping, golfing, hiking and skiing.POSITION SUMMARYThis position
provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and
contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is
responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation
in the medical record; provides a variety of unit support functions
which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing
unit/department.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Provides assistance in activities
of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient
health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs,
maintaining an optimum level of mobility and assisting patients
with nutritional intake, as needed.2. Collects patient specimens
and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated
measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards
of care. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient
care. Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.3.
Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the
patient's health status and responses to treatment to a licensed
professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and
completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients
for which care is provided.4. Performs procedures and uses
equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with
demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; procedures
may include blood draws, foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG
monitoring. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to
medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the
direct supervision of a licensed professional.5. Maintains a clean,
orderly and well-stocked environment.6. May provide general support
to the department, including greeting and assisting patients,
visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.7. This position
works under supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit
only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful
environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with
staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients,
families and physicians.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school
diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.Current BLS
certification is required. Current Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
In Tucson: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of
practice is required for new hires. Existing Tucson incumbents may
not transfer out of their geographical market without meeting the
CNA requirement.Requires skills and abilities typically attained
with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a
hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in
customer service. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as
well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working
knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and
keyboarding skills is required. Must possess excellent
organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and
communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and
computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required. Employees
working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral,
Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must
possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire
and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment.Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum
passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate
identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform
activity is required. Successful completion of either a unit
approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or
electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job
training is also required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSIn Arizona the
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred. Recent
healthcare experience preferred.Additional related education and/or
experience preferred.
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