Cna - Float Pool - Full Time, 7P-7A

Participates in direct patient care and other supportive activities under the direct delegation of the licensed nursing staff. Maintains and applies principles of safety. Recognizes when and how to escalate patient concerns up the chain of command. Works in cooperation with other health team members. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

• Answers call lights, phones, changes bed linen, directs visitors, runs errands, and performs other functions as directed by the nursing staff.
• Performs individualized patient-focused care and technical tasks under the direct delegation of a registered nurse that are based on the developmental levels of the department’s specific patient population.
• Assists with bathing, feeding, dressing, turning and repositioning, and transporting (wheelchair, cart, or walking).
• Collects/handles lab specimens as directed by the nursing staff.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
• Properly disposes of used sharps and other biohazardous waste.
• Utilizes universal precautions when performing any procedure involving blood or other body fluids.
• Serves a population newborn through geriatric.
• Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Observes the patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports any changes to the nursing staff.

• Functions in the Emergency Department as a Nurse Assistant and Phlebotomist as determined by department needs.
• Requires successful completion of on the job phlebotomy training.
• Maintains phlebotomy trays and outpatient draw station (restocking supplies, cleanliness, etc.)
• Collects, processes, and delivers specimens to appropriate section of the Laboratory for testing.
• Collects specimens for tests as requested by the physician or other authorized provider including blood, urine, and feces.
• Performs EKG testing.
• Pre-cleaning of indicated equipment prior to High Level Disinfection.
• All functions listed under PCT-Medical and the following:
• Identifies patients and labels specimens required by Laboratory policies and procedures.

• Requires successful completion of arrhythmia course
• Performs clerical functions related to the unit.
• Functions in the ICU as a Nurse Assistant, Unit Clerk and Monitor Tech as determined by department needs.
• Recognizes and reports unusual rhythms or rhythm changes to the appropriate staff.
• All functions listed under PCT-Medical and the following:

• Observes the patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports any changes to the nursing staff.
• Restocks supplies, cleans equipment, etc.
• Performs individualized patient-focused care and technical and clerical tasks under the direct delegation of an imaging technologist.
• Properly disposes of used sharps and any other biohazardous waste.
• Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Hooks patients back up to any monitors, oxygen, etc.
• Verifies two patient identifiers.
• Utilizes universal precautions when performing any procedure involving blood or other body fluids.
• Prepares patient and exam room for procedure.
• Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers.
• Serves a population newborn through geriatric.
• Loads contrast into injector.
• Transports patients to and from imaging examination rooms by wheelchair, cart, or walking.
• Answers call lights, phones, changes linen, directs visitors, runs errands, and performs other functions as directed by the imaging staff.
• Positions the patient, ensuring patient comfort and modesty.

• Performs scrubbing functions for vaginal and cesarean deliveries and tubal ligations.
• Maintains and orders supplies for LDRP unit / LDRP surgical suite.
• Requires successful completion of on the job training for sterile technique, maintenance of sterile field and instrument care/handling.
• Prepares LDRP suites with required equipment to perform specific procedures.
• Collects Newborn Screens and prepares specimen to be sent to the state laboratory.
• All functions listed under PCT-Medical and the following:
• Provides support to RN in delivery of obstetrical care pre- and post-delivery.
• Assists with circumcision procedure; sets up and maintains sterile field.
• Performs hearing screens on newborns.

• Provide continuous video observation of assigned patients
• Verbal redirection of patient behaviors
• Assist with the process of identifying patients that could have monitoring discontinued
• Notify nursing staff as patients need staff response

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Computer/data entry skills
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills

• Previous exposure to a medical environment.
• Medical terminology

• Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.
• Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
• Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
• Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
• The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.

• Emergency medical technician (EMT) experience; OR
• Successful completion of the first semester of nursing school clinical, which includes basic clinical skills.
• Completion of one of the following four:
  • Completion of a nurse assistant training program; OR
  • Six months previous nurse assistant experience; OR
  • Emergency medical technician (EMT) experience; OR
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A) experience, OR
  • Successful completion of the first semester of nursing school clinical, which includes basic clinical skills.
• Six months previous nurse assistant experience; OR
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A) experience, OR
• Completion of a nurse assistant training program; OR

• Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP).
• One year nurse assistant experience in an acute care setting.
• Certification as a CNA in the State of Kansas.

• Healthcare Provider BLS through the AHA or ARC before start date.