Certified Nursing Assistant / MA - PRN
Healogics
- Amarillo, TX
- $13.05-19.22 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Coordinates the delivery of the patient’s service prior to, during and after their visit/examination with the RN or LPN/LVN. This includes assisting patients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and correct application of orthosis/prosthesis, use of adaptive devices, etc.
- Dresses patient wounds as delegated by the RN
- Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
- Assists the RN or LPN/LVN during the intake/discharge process:
- Collecting, recording and reporting data that includes vitals, Temperature, Pulse and Respiration (TPR), Blood Pressure (BP) and blood sugar readings
- Taking wound photography and measurement
- Tracking the observed responses to treatment
- Recording care given as observed responses to treatment, including participation in wound care/Hyperbaric plan
- Reporting unusual observations or changes in patient condition/behaviour,
- Collecting specimens as requested
- Completes unit tasks such as cleaning exam areas, cleaning hyperbaric gurneys and chambers, sterile instrument processing, and other unit tasks as assigned.
- Performs Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) therapy related duties as needed, upon the completion of the required Healogics Hyperbaric training.
- Performs other duties as required.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in the position
- Six (6) or more months experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit preferred
- Demonstrated competency in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skills
- Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills
- Customer service skills and follow-up skills
- Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with others and in a team environment
- Problem solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
- Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
- Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more
- Moving about
- Reading
- Communicating
- Close, distance and peripheral vision
- Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds
- Pushing/pulling
- Bending/stooping
- Reaching/grasping/touching with hands
- Writing
- Normal office environment
- Primarily indoors environment
- Patient care environment
- Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc.)
- Exposure to mechanical equipment
- Proximity to moving objects