Cna Med Surg

Job summary
Flaget Memorial Hospital is a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown Kentucky.We provide care for patients from Nelson Hardin Marion Washington Spencer Bullitt and LaRue counties.Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Flaget Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for orthopedic care surgical care and inpatient satisfaction.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Communicates effectively and appropriately.• Contributes to maintenance of clean, safe environment to minimize hazards of infection or injury to patients and/or staff.• Obtains basic physical assessment data (vital signs, intake/output, weights etc.) and documents in patient medical record.• Provides routine and procedural hygienic needs to patients.• Assist in meeting patient's activity needs to include: elimination, comfort and privacy by responding to patient's request.• Assist with performance of PT needs under the assistance of RN/PT to include range of motion, ambulation, transfers, ADL training for home care.• Demonstrates competency in unit protocols for performing EKG's(if applicable), glucose monitoring, and other competencies based on department discretion.• Demonstrates knowledge related to age appropriate behavior of pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as applicable.• Documents or reports care provided, observations, and pertinent information to the nursing services.• Assist in prevention of nosocomial infections as evidenced by adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
Requirements
• Certification of nursing assistance required• High School Diploma or GED• BLS SRNA• At least 1 year experience in healthcare setting preferred