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Lincoln County Public Hospital District 1

Public hospital district serving Odessa, Washington

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeOdessa, WA, USA$22.77 - $39.26 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current Certified Nursing Assistant licensure in the State of Washington and listing on the registry with a current license in Washington.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification upon hire and for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized personal care to patients using the Nursing Care Plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Work collaboratively with peers and team members, using tactful and diplomatic communication in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
  • Take responsibility for the position and complete duties with minimal supervisor direction when appropriate.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs.
  • Provide personal hygiene measures and follow correct procedures to promote skin care.
  • Assist patients using assistive devices with ambulation, dressing, eating, and positioning while allowing opportunities for self-care.
  • Promote and assist patients’ participation in activities.
  • Provide care outlined in the Nursing Care Plan and Nursing Orders.
  • Perform technical skills appropriate to the basic scope of service on the unit.
  • Treat patients, visitors, and families with respect and dignity, and identify and address psychosocial needs.
  • Assist patients with adequate nutrition, including fluid intake and supplements.
  • Follow procedures to support adequate bladder and bowel elimination and retraining.
  • Adjust care for patients’ physical and mental limitations.
  • Provide care to avoid physical restraints and demonstrate proper application when necessary.
  • Document body functions, including vital signs, weight, intake, and output, and notify the registered nurse of abnormalities.
  • Replenish and order supplies, and promptly report maintenance needs.
  • Support unit, department, and facility policies, procedures, and goals.
  • Complete assigned cleaning tasks according to the established schedule.
  • Provide care for dying patients and postmortem care, including assistance with transfers as needed.
  • Complete tasks assigned by the licensed nurse within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
  • Read, understand, and follow care plans.
  • Perform rehabilitation programs for patients as outlined by physical therapy.
  • Document activities of daily living, intake and output, bladder and bowel activity, behaviors, vital signs, and weights accurately in the electronic health record, as directed by the registered nurse.
  • Admit and discharge patients using the electronic health record.
  • Maintain knowledge and skills appropriate for all nursing units, including North Wing, West Wing, the emergency room, and outpatient services, and demonstrate competency to work in all units.
  • Operate essential patient care equipment.
  • Assist other departments as necessary.
  • Provide training and orientation for new nursing or agency staff as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Lincoln County Public Hospital District 1

Public hospital district serving Odessa, Washington

Lincoln County Public Hospital District 1 operates Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center, serving Odessa and surrounding rural communities in Washington. Its hospital, rural health clinic and Quail Court assisted-living facility provide emergency, inpatient, primary and residential care close to home. Patients can also receive laboratory and diagnostic testing, therapy and skilled nursing during recovery after a hospital stay. Patient-service payments, local property-tax support and fundraising by the separate Odessa Healthcare Foundation help sustain care and improvements. The district was established in 1947 and is headquartered in Odessa, Washington.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Odessa, WA
Founded
1947

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