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Unit Description
3-West is a 33 bed Medical Surgical Orthopedic Trauma and Surgical Unit. We provide quality patient care to a diverse patient population; young adults up to geriatrics, planned joint replacements to trauma, and patients admitted for other medical disease processes. The specialty focus for 3-West is orthopedics trauma and surgery; total joint replacements and fractures. 3-West offers a Joint Mobility Camp for our patients that have undergone joint procedures. 3-West provides a learning conducive comprehensive orientation that uses interdisciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications
CNAs have completed Nurse Aide course and present Nurse Aide certification or have documented one-year experience as a Nurse Aide or have military training equivalent to a Nurse Aide. PCA or PCT certification also acceptable
OR for Nurse Assistant
A nursing student who has completed approximately one quarter of their licensed vocational nursing curriculum and clinical experience as evidence by submission of transcripts and completed Nurse Aide Skill Validation Form.
Questions? Contact Lori Garcia, Nursing Administrative Assistant
Email: lori.garcia@umchealthsystem.com
Call: 806-775-8912
JOB SUMMARY:
The Nursing Assistant will perform tasks which involve specified services for patients delegated by a Licensed Nurse. Has a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies.
REPORTS TO:
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Clinical Standards
documentation. Quickly adjusts to quality initiatives and change. Contributes to the success of
the nursing unit with specific strategic plans.
o Inpatient Satisfaction "Likelihood to Recommend" (Non-nursing department use house
wide score; Nursing units use department specific score)
o NRC: Ambulatory Surgery - Departments use specific results (OPS, GI, Cath, and IR)
o NRC: Individual Department results
II. Professional Growth & Development
III. Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes (NDNQI quality data - Units that do not monitor specific indicators will use the hospital wide scoring for the year)
above the 75th percentile, or Above the 90th percentile
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
One year of previous/recent Nurse Aide experience preferred or has military training and experience equivalent to a nurse aide.
REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:
Nursing Aide Certification
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The Certified Nurse Aide Technical Procedure Privileging Form details procedures the employee is expected to perform and must be completed by the end of the 3-month probationary period. Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care.
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS:
This position requires close interaction with other ancillary departments to facilitate a quality multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
Work is of medium demand. Standing, walking most of the time on duty. Lifting and pushing patients, carts, and wheelchairs. Good tactile sensation is necessary for checking patients. Talking and hearing to converse with patients and staff members. Near visual acuity for accurate reading of gauges and thermometers and for recording on patients'' charts.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works inside. Hours of duty may be irregular covering various shifts. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens is of high risk.
DIRECT REPORTS:
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.