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Katahdin Valley Health Center\
Job Description\
Certified Nursing Assistant
Reports To: Nurse Manager\
Status: Hourly\
Facility Location: Varies\
Hours: Varies
POSITION SUMMARY\
The CNA will assist the medical staff in providing medical care to
patients of various ages according in accordance with nursing
professional standards and KVHC policies and procedures. The person in
this role will function under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
and/or the Provider. The CNA will work as part of the Clinical Care Team
to insure effective and quality care is given to the KVHC patient.
RESPONSIBILITIES\
Assists the Care Team with intake process of the patient. Completes
vital signs, height, weight and documents these in the electronic health
record.\
Assists with tests such as EKG, spirometry, pap and pelvic physicals,
as directed by the Provider or other member of the Care team, i.e. MA,
LPN, RN.\
Informs patient of intake process and answers questions related to
that days visit.\
Performs in house labs as needed.\
Monitors provider and provider task buckets for duties that require
completion.\
Maintains the exam rooms, bathrooms, and corridors in good order.\
Insures that examining rooms, bathrooms and corridors are stocked
and/or in good order.\
Perform other duties, as assigned by the Nurse Manager.\
Instruct patient in the proper collection of laboratory specimens.\
Obtain signatures for appropriate medical releases.\
Clean and sterilize equipment after use.\
Maintain in good order the stock of patient information materials.\
Assist in ordering medical supplies.\
Cooperate with other health agencies.\
Promote good health i.e. Yearly exams, colonoscopies, mammograms.\
Must be neat, clean and professional in demeanor at all times with
appropriate dress.\
Readily accepts responsibility of patient care with team
cooperation.\
Support of clinic specific standards, supports KVHC
policy/procedures/standards.\
Possess computer skills.\
Cross train to back fill the optometric technician and optician
positions as needed to cover vacation and other time off.\
Participates in physician, team and staff education and training for
integrated care; continuing education about integration and
evidence-based practice is routinely completed to maintain knowledge and
skills.\
Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by the Nursing
Director.\
Adheres to all KVHC policies and protocols.\
Complies with all safety rules and protocols. Reports all incidents,
regardless of severity, immediately to their supervisor and completes an
incident report and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human
Resources within 24 hours of the incident.\
Conducts themselves as a good steward in the communities served by
KVHC; represents the organization at outreach activities as needed.\
Actively participates as committee member as assigned by the Chief
Executive Officer.\
Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others. Focusing on the
attainment of organization goals and objectives through a commitment to
team work.\
Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as
expressed in the employee handbook.\
Abides by the organizations compliance program and requirements\
At times you may be faced with challenges that may impact patient
care. Addressing these challenges may not be in your job description,
however Katahdin Valley Health Center encourages each team member to go
above and beyond to address the patients needs in the moment. Employees
have the autonomy to see the care experience through from A to Z to show
our patients KVHC C.A.R.E.S.\
The employee may be responsible for traveling to multiplelocations
as specified in their job offer and/or contract.
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS\
Admit mistakes or missteps openly, own your own behavior, forgive one
another, and model vulnerability and humility.\
Keep discussions about team members, subordinates, and colleagues as
well as challenges in the workplace, positive, constructive, and
factual.\
Be mindful of employee confidentiality even among peers, and
particularly where an issue involves a peer.\
Only say what you would be willing to say to someone directly.\
Whenever possible, speak directly to the person with whom you are
having a disagreement or a challenge. Challenge yourself to engage in
these discussions. Do not avoid constructive conflict.\
Work with your supervisor or HR when you need to process a
performance or behavioral situation with a colleague or subordinate to
determine next steps.\
It is always okay, and usually preferable, to pause, and take time to
reflect before reacting to a situation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\
1.High School Diploma or a combination of education and experience.\
2.Certified with the State of Maine Board of Nursing.\
3.Must possess current CPR certification.\
4.Must be possess the ability to work independe
