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TAMARACK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Certified Nursing Assistant in ASHLAND, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Department: Float Pool Nursing Assistant / Orderly: Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction and supervision of a RN or physician. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, provides emotional support and performs clinical skills under the direction of a RN. Understands and supports MMC Mission, Vision and Values, the principles and activities of True North, and organizational goals. Health Unit Coordinator: Completes secretarial / clerical work as assigned. Understands and supports MMC Mission, Vision and Values, the principles and activities of True North, and organizational goals. -Prepares patient medical records for admissions, transfers, and discharge. -Notifies appropriate nursing staff to assist patients/physicians in the care of the patient. Notifies RN of new and/or stat orders. Is accurate with transcription orders. Enters and verifies data in the computer system. -Orders supplies as needed. Maintains supplies in a neat and orderly environment. -Interacts professionally with patient/family. Defers to the RN to provide explanations and verbal reassurance as appropriate. -Answers telephone/patient call system in a polite manner. Communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family. -Provides care appropriate to condition, age and ability, the psychosocial and physical needs of patient, including adult, pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population- within the C.N.A.\'s scope of practice and hospital policy. -Assists with patient admissions, discharge and transfers. -Provides patient care which may include bed bath, shower, tub bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning over bed table and -bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the shift. -Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan or commode and ambulating patients. -Prepares patients for meals; services and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary. Distributes drinking water and snacks to patients as applicable. -Documents meal percentages and appetite. -Answers patient\'s call lights, anticipates patients\' needs and makes regular rounds of assigned patients. Makes rounds at least once an hour when possible. -Maintains equipment, utility areas and support areas in a clean and neat environment. -Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, intake-output, oxygen saturation percentage and reports to RN. -Performs bedside blood glucose (point-of care-test) and transfers result into EMR. -Reports patient complaint of pain to RN. -Observes patient\'s mental and physical conditions, reports any changes to RN. -Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. -Communicates appropriately and clearly to RNs, staff members, medical staff and other providers. -Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. -Documentation meets current standards and policies -Treats patient and families with respect and dignity. -Demonstrates the ability to be flexible & organized. Is able to function under stressful situations. -Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Uses proper body mechanics -Orients new employees when necessary. -Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity, efficiency and fiscal responsibility. -Performs other duties as assigned ***All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ***** OTH R EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Health Unit Coordinators medical secretary training or one year equivalent experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, is desirable. Requires strong knowledge of medical terminology. -Must possess basic computer knowledge and use of hospital software to function within assigned role. -Must be proficient within three months of entry into the position -Must have legible penmanship. -Must be able to spell accurately. -Must be able to follow orders precisely and keep accurate records. -Must be able to speak the English language and write in an understandable manner. -Must be competent to serve specific patient populations served. -Supports and implements Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action initiatives with area of responsibility. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.tamarackhealth.org/current-openings/

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