Float CNA/Sitter

Summary

Job Description:

Float CNA/Sitter

Multiple Positions | Various Shifts

Corbin, KY

Services are provided in House Pt. Care within all nursing departments in the hospital. CNA's In House PT. Care can float to other units to provide CNA services as well as sitter services to assist nursing with at risk patients.

Certified professional caregiver working under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for providing assigned care according to scope of practice. Has adequate knowledge to approach patients of all age groups. All employees will continually monitor and adhere to safety responsibilities and initiatives.

Description:

• Provide compassionate, hands-on patient care, including personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, oral care, and assistance with daily activities.

• Obtain and record vital signs, weights, intake and output, and report changes or abnormalities to the RN.

• Assist with patient mobility - turning, repositioning, ambulating, and maintaining proper body alignment.

• Support patient admissions, transfers, and discharges by preparing rooms, escorting patients, and ensuring comfort and safety.

• Perform delegated clinical tasks such as specimen collection, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and other unit-specific procedures.

• Assist patients with nutritional needs - setting up trays, feeding when necessary, and maintaining hydration and dietary restrictions.

• Answer call lights promptly and respond to patient and visitor needs with courtesy and professionalism.

• Communicate effectively with RNs and team members, participating in hourly rounding and shift reports.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment while following hospital safety and infection control procedures.

• Demonstrate a calm, caring demeanor in stressful or emotional situations and promote patient dignity and advocacy.

• Participate in department safety training, quality improvement initiatives, and emergency preparedness activities.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required.

• Basic Life Support is required. New employees requiring CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association should receive (CPR) training within the first week of orientation.

• Glucometer Training

• Aegis Training

• CNA Patient Deterioration Training

• Life Threatening Arrythmia

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.