NURSE ASSISTANT

Salina Regional Health Center

SPECIALTY TECH

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse in charge of the department, the Specialty Tech assists the nurses in providing quality patient care and informs the nurse about any significant changes. This includes taking vital signs, transporting patients, ambulating patients, and helping the professional nurse with interventions. The Specialty Tech participates in process improvement projects on the unit as they are implemented.  The Specialty Tech also interacts with other departments, performs cleaning, and restocks supplies, all under the direction of the professional nurse.

POPULATION SERVED: Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
OSHA CATEGORY I

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and practice of clinical skills providing care independently; and problem solving with co-workers involving supervisors as appropriate.
Demonstrates effective skills in a safe, efficient, competent manner.
Demonstrates appropriate interaction with health care team, relaying pertinent information to the appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Demonstrates appropriate and accurate documentation according to policy.

ACCESS
Ensures equipment/supplies are available for care including restocking supplies, and assisting in room preparations and turnover.
Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.

STEWARDSHIP
Demonstrates appropriate communication with pertinent members of the health care team regarding unsafe conditions, family concerns, or change in patient status.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED
Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY
Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

TRUST
Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY
Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Successful completion of a certified nurse assistant training course; the SRHC Spec Tech University; foundations course in nursing school; an EMT training course; or 3 years nurse assistant experience in lieu of education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
SRHC/MHS: None
LCH/NCKMC: Kansas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Applicable resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC Policy unless otherwise specified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases
Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, illness, etc.)
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)


EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description.  I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate.  I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.