at Gritman Medical Center, Inc. in Moscow, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Requisition Number: CNAFO004040
Gritman Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Family Birth Center team. This dual-role position with Health Unit Clerk (HUC) duties requires a blend of clinical and administrative skills to provide exceptional care and support to our patients and staff. As a CNA, you will assist patients with daily living activities and provide essential nursing care under the direction of the Staff RN. As a HUC, you will manage clerical functions on the unit, ensuring efficient operations and communication.
Key Responsibilities:
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Duties:
- Provide basic nursing care to patients, including assistance with activities of daily living.
- Support nursing staff in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Ensure patient comfort and safety, adhering to Gritman Medical Center’s philosophy and standards.
- Communicate effectively with the patient care team, reporting patient outcomes as appropriate.
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Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) Duties:
- Handle clerical tasks, such as answering phones, taking messages, transcribing physician orders, and entering them into the computer system.
- Prepare and maintain patient medical records and manage office supplies for the unit.
- Collaborate with the professional patient care staff, communicating relevant patient findings and care orders.
Job Requirements:
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Education:
- Completion of an approved nursing assistant course.
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Licenses/Certifications:
- Current Idaho Nursing Assistant certification in good standing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Functional Demands:
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Populations Served:
- Neonate, Pediatric, and Adult patients of all backgrounds
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Physical Demands:
- Frequent lifting, positioning, and transferring of patients.
- Prolonged standing/walking; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- Good manual and finger dexterity required.
- Visual, auditory, speech, and tactile acuity essential.
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Environmental Conditions:
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and potentially hazardous situations.
- Irregular hours/shifts may be required.
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