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Position Summary\
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate night-shift Certified Nurse
Aide to join our team. In this role, you will work under the direction
of licensed nursing staff members to assist patients with activities of
daily living, primary nursing care, and maintenance of a clean, safe
environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a
meaningful difference in our communitys health and well-being.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Previous nurse aide or healthcare experience preferred.
Certificates, Licensure, and Registrations
Completion of a state certification course for certified nursing
assistants (CNA) in the State of Kansas
Active and valid CNA certification in good standing with the State
of Kansas.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) certification approved by the American Heart
Association upon hire or within the first 60 days of employment and
must maintain a valid BLS certification throughout your employment.
Essential Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities
Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently
demonstrates our core values.
Leads by modeling the organizations mission, vision, beliefs, and
core values; promotes and role models highly effective interpersonal
relationships.
Follows general nursing policies and procedures regarding nursing
care.
Collects vital signs, measurements, intake/output as directed.
Reports significant changes in patients medical condition to
licensed nursing personnel promptly and consistently.
Documents activities of daily living, vital signs, measurements,
intake and output, patient mobility, and other primary cares
according to Melham procedures for documentation.
Transports patients to other departments under the direction of
nursing staff.
Operates equipment in a safe, cost-effective manner.
Anticipates patient needs, rounds on patients routinely/upon
licensed nurse request, and attends to nurse call system and patient
alarms.
Keeps patient areas free of clutter, dirty linen, and trash.
Restocks supplies at the direction of the nursing leader.
Provides general nursing care such as positioning of patients,
lifting, and turning of patients, assisting patients with
elimination, ambulation, application of binders, thromboembolism
prevention devices, heat, and cooling measures, serves/assists/feeds
meals and dietary supplements as ordered.
Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and
recommended privacy procedures.
Compensation
Wage is based on skills, education and experience.
Location
445 Hilltop Street Elkhart, KS 67950
Join us at Morton County Health System where your dedication helps
improve lives! We value energetic team players who are eager to grow
their skills while making a positive impact on our communitys health
journey.
