Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Documentation, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Infection Control, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Occupational Therapy, Office Equipment, Pain Management, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Rights, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Safety Process, Speech and Language Pathology, Team Player, Treatment Plan
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Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status, performance of basic nursing procedures and therapeutic exercises, on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.
Accountabilities
- Provides age-appropriate patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse (or Licensed Professional) including the patient's physical, emotional needs, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs.
- Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care.
- Adheres to policies related to patient rights, confidentiality and customer service standards.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of the Agency.
- Performs basic nursing procedures and other specific tasks and treatments including thermal application, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care, foot care and therapeutic exercise.
- Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs, intakes and out puts, etc. to appropriate RN, PT, OT, ST.
- Adheres to established department policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities.
- Maintains and / or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential.
- Maintains skills, agency-based competencies and completes annual mandatory continuing education requirements for certification.
- Provides comfort and pain management measures
- Completes required Agency documentation accurately to include documentation of care, charge tickets and mileage reimbursement.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - High School diploma or equivalent
Experience - 1 year CNA
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
CNA - SOUTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (Lawson Code NCNA)
SCDL - South Carolina DRIVERS LICENSE (Lawson Code LSCD)
Other Required Skills and Experience
- Evidence of current auto insurance
- CPR/BLS certification
- Knowledge of office equipment
- Vitals
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Baptist
Facility
1522 Hospice - Midlands
Department
15217401 Homecare Aides
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