Certified Nursing Assistant -Per Diem

Working under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse, specialize in the care of chronic or slowly healing wounds. Assists in the implementation of established treatment programs in the use of wound dressing materials within the scope of practice. Participates in patient education and demonstrates techniques to patients and caregivers enabling proper care at home. Maintains a daily record of treatments used and progress made, reports to the physician or nurse and assists in minor surgical procedures. Assists as Scribe for providers as scheduled. When performing the Scribe role, will not additionally serve in another capacity, such as Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant at the same time as acting as a scribe.
What We Offer:

• Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous coaching & mentorship

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Uses center resources appropriately
• All other duties assigned.
• Supports the center’s ideology, mission, goals and objectives
• Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences
• Follows the center’s standards for ethical business conduct
• Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies and instruments before start of procedure
• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
• Must function within the state established "Scope of Practice" guidelines for a CNA/MA
• Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient
• Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
• Learning and abiding by HIPAA guidelines
• Assigned to provider to transcribe as directed.
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful and considerate manner
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
• Appropriately applying basic medical terminology and techniques from training.
• Participates in data collection activities to support performance improvement
• Assist patients to the room observing policies, procedures and safety requirements and according to patient needs
• Performs in accordance with the hospital/center’s policies and procedures
• Assists with supply and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability
• Prepares room according to requirements of patient and procedure to be performed
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient, nurse and physician
• Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards and policy and procedure non-compliance to the safety coordinator or other designated person
• Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s performance-improvement program
• Thoroughly and accurately recording all elements of patient visit, including but not limited to: wound assessment, lower extremity assessment and procedures.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Participates in center committees, meetings, in-services and activities

Education and Technical Skills:

• Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal and telephone communication in American English
• Strong technical skills such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• CNA or MA with active license/certification in appropriate state (Diploma or degree from a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program; State Certification preferred but not required)
• CPR certification
• One (1) year in healthcare setting required
• High school graduate or GED certification
• Cooperative work attitude toward co-workers, management, patients, visitors and physicians

Additional Eligibility Qualifications/Competencies:

• Dependably for attendance and punctuality
• Able to follow instructions
• Required skills - accuracy, attention to detail, timeliness, organization, and physical stamina
• Ability to interact with others in a positive, respectful and considerate manner
• Good eye for detail to spot mistakes/inconsistencies in medical documentation
• Possess superior understanding of Medical language and terminology
• Ability to promote favorable center image with physicians, patients, insurance companies and general public

Physical Requirements:

• Must have full range of body motion
• Must be able to maintain dexterity when pulling, pushing, and gripping emergency carts and stretchers
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and color vision
• Must be physically able to perform CPR
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly
• Must have the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods of time without hindrance
• Must perform all physical job duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Note: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and may change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. RestorixHealth is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability