Certified Nursing Assistant

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to be ranked in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 850 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise. Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care. · Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success.

JOB SUMMARY

The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Nursing Team Leader or other Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. The CNA implements directions from the nursing staff and physicians assisting with direct and indirect patient care. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff, and medical staff. As assigned, the CNA performs admission duties and ensures patient information is accurately obtained and updated in the hospital’s computer system; prepares and compiles records in the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Willingly performs other related duties as assigned or requested including admissions and unit clerk functions, after training, to include, but not limited to, the following:

Interviewing patients or their representative, to obtain personal information or verify information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information.

Generating appropriate paperwork on each admission type and in accordance with the requirements of the various ancillary departments

Accepting patients for hospital service, both on an in-patient and outpatient basis. Insures that appropriate physician documentation is obtained prior to processing patients.

Obtaining signatures on Conditions of Admission and initiating the advance directive process, updates status of patient’s advance directives.

Providing information to the patient/representative about billing, complaint process, patient rights and visiting hours.

Distributes hospital specific literature.

Assists with orientation of new personnel.

Orders non-stock supplies through the Material Management computer system.

Performs proper telephone etiquette. If transferring a telephone call, announces the caller and briefly explains the situation before ending the transfer.

Attends and actively participates in departmental staff meetings.

Completes all mandatory education; participates in continuing education activities within the department and organization.

Restocks items daily in each room and at the nurse’s station.

Keeps up to date with clinical practice and evidence-based practice guidelines

Stays abreast of organizational policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience / License and Certifications

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required.

Current unrestricted Wyoming Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) License required.

BLS certification required.

Minimum six months’ related work experience, preferred.

Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.