CNA - Valley City, ND, United States

Overview: Work in the heart of #humankindess at CHI Mercy Health Valley City as a CNA in our Medical/Surgical unit. As our CNA, at CHI Mercy Health Valley City, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, youll help our patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with their basic daily life activities.The Certified Nursing Assistant contributes to positive patient experiences by performing nursing care tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical nurse, facilitating communication, and providing general clerical and administrative assistance to the unit. Your success in this role comes from your genuine desire to help patients feel better, whether that means giving them fresh bed linens or checking their vitals. Youre diligent about your tasks, observant of patients conditions improving or declining, and accept coaching well. You know were all continuously trying to become better care providers, and youre eager to learn. About Us: CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years weve progressed to meet the needs of the community. We are always here for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We are always just down the road and have offered services for decades. Responsibilities: Delivers direct patient care as delegated including but not limited to oral cares, bathing, transferring, repositioning, feeding, and providing direct supervision for patients requiring it. Communicates and works cooperatively with nursing staff by reporting observations, serving as a liaison between patient and nurse, and updating other staff members through shift report. Measures and documents accurately and at the time of occurrence vital signs, input and output, weights, procedures, personal care, activities of daily living, specimens as directed, observations, dietary intake, and ambulation. Assumes routine coordination of clerical activities under the direction of department leadership and nurses on duty, including answering and routing phone calls, stocking supplies, communicating new orders and test results to pertinent staff, and locating charts and forms as requested. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of North Dakota (ND). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS). High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Created: 2024-11-02