Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant-4West (Full Time 6a-6p - three 12 hour shifts a week requirement)

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Lubbock, TX

Unit Description

4-West is a 35-bed Medical Surgical unit practicing individualized care to a very diverse, adult patient population. 4-West nurses are experienced in the care of a wide variety of chronic and acute medical conditions and receive special training in the care of renal patients. Nurses collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and a variety of specialists including palliative care, cardiology, neurology, urology, oncology, and orthopedics. 4-West is team-oriented and has been successful in providing our patients with superior quality and outstanding customer service. Our unit is an ideal place for nurses looking to optimize their clinical expertise, time management, and critical thinking skills. 4-West Nurses serve as an advocate for clients and their significant others to promote, maintain or restore health. Our nurses serve as mentors and role models for colleagues and students and continually engage in ongoing professional development to enhance the profession.

Qualifications

CNAs have completed Nurse Aide course and present Nurse Aide certification or have documented one-year experience as a Nurse Aide or have military training equivalent to a Nurse Aide. PCA or PCT certification also acceptable

• Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association

OR for Nurse Assistant

A nursing student who has completed approximately one quarter of their licensed vocational nursing curriculum and clinical experience as evidence by submission of transcripts and completed Nurse Aide Skill Validation Form.

Questions? Contact Lori Garcia, Nursing Administrative Assistant

Email: lori.garcia@umchealthsystem.com

Call: 806-775-8912

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nursing Assistant will perform tasks which involve specified services for patients delegated by a Licensed Nurse. Has a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies.

REPORTS TO:

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Clinical Standards

• Quality Patient Care- Provide quality patient care adhering to safety practices and proper clinical

documentation. Quickly adjusts to quality initiatives and change. Contributes to the success of

the nursing unit with specific strategic plans.

• Reporting and Documentation
• Hospital Wide Quality Metrics

o Inpatient Satisfaction "Likelihood to Recommend" (Non-nursing department use house

wide score; Nursing units use department specific score)

o NRC: Ambulatory Surgery - Departments use specific results (OPS, GI, Cath, and IR)

o NRC: Individual Department results

• Quality Measurement: Did staff wash their hands?
• Stewardship- Cost Center actual expenses in comparison to flex budget

II. Professional Growth & Development

• Staff Meeting Attendance
• Development of Nursing Profession

III. Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes (NDNQI quality data - Units that do not monitor specific indicators will use the hospital wide scoring for the year)

• Performance/Evaluation Criteria: Below 25th percentile, Below the mean, Below the 50th percentile,

above the 75th percentile, or Above the 90th percentile

• Falls with Injury
• Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcer
• Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
• Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

One year of previous/recent Nurse Aide experience preferred or has military training and experience equivalent to a nurse aide.

REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:

Nursing Aide Certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The Certified Nurse Aide Technical Procedure Privileging Form details procedures the employee is expected to perform and must be completed by the end of the 3-month probationary period. Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS:

This position requires close interaction with other ancillary departments to facilitate a quality multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

Work is of medium demand. Standing, walking most of the time on duty. Lifting and pushing patients, carts, and wheelchairs. Good tactile sensation is necessary for checking patients. Talking and hearing to converse with patients and staff members. Near visual acuity for accurate reading of gauges and thermometers and for recording on patients'' charts.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works inside. Hours of duty may be irregular covering various shifts. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens is of high risk.

DIRECT REPORTS:

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*