Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Company: Queen's Health System
Location: Waimea
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

0.5About Us To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawaii. Scope of Service We provide intermittent quality care for homebound patients, of all ages, by offering a network of services to meet the emotional and physical needs of both patients and families. We provide Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, as well as Certified Home Health Aide care, and Medical Social Worker services. Our service area includes Hilo, Hamakua, North and South Kohala, North Kona, Keaau and Volcano. Responsibilities I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:--- Under the supervision of assigned supervisor/manager, provides high quality patient care, for ages infant-geriatrics including documentation in accordance with hospital policies/protocols and standards of care.--- Based upon area of assignment, performs a variety of duties/responsibilities as noted below. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: All required, designated by frequency.--- Essential: lifting up to 2 pounds, seeing, hearing, speaking, grasping, fingering.--- Continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling.--- Frequent: lifting up to 10 pounds.--- Occasional: pushing/pulling maximum 50 pounds, lifting and carrying up to maximum 50 pounds, kneeling, crouching.--- Depending upon area of assignment: operates desk/lap top computer and/or tablet, multi-line telephone and work cell phone, copier and fax machine, bedside monitors, VS monitors, SCD devices, CPM, code carts (peds/adults ), trapeze, traction, lift, restraints, transfer mat, beds, pediatric emergency tape, and other medical and office equipment/devices.III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:--- Exposed to infection and disease-bearing specimens; infectious and contagious diseases; hazards of handling diseased organs and tissues; odorous chemicals and specimens; housekeeping cleaning agents/chemicals; explosive chemicals, gases and low level radiation.--- Subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.--- Subjected to many interruptions and long irregular hours.--- Required Personal Protection Equipment: Eye protection, gown, mask, mask with face shield, non-sterile/sterile medical gloves, CAPR.IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:--- High School diploma or equivalent.--- Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant or EMT; oro Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals; oro Registered Nurse with a foreign Registered Nurse license with at least one (1) year acute care experience.--- Nursing Assistant certification may be preferred depending on area of assignment.--- Current BLS/HCP certification.B. EXPERIENCE:--- One (1) year experience as a Nurse Aide in an acute care or long-term care setting, preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet#queens11#PIQNursing PandoLogic. Category: Healthcare, Keywords: Nursing Aide

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