Job description
- High school diploma required; completion of an accredited CNA course desired.
Experience:
- Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience.
- Phlebotomy experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification. Current CNA license a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of a LPN, RN, PA, ARNP or MD, assists in the assessment of vital sign, transferring and ambulating of patients.
- Consult with and is responsible to RN’s and other staff as appropriate.
- Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures. Intervenes with proper technique, procedures and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patient.
- Responsible for charting vital signs, intake and output on appropriate flow sheets and reports any changes of patient status to appropriate disciplines.
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining supply levels for all clinics and stocks ER supplies.
- Establishes and maintains PAR levels in supply area.
- Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.
- Takes vital signs (temp, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure).
- Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
- Assists in maintaining working areas, supplies, and equipment in good working order.
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, ADL’s and linen changes.
- Assists Physician and PA and other health care staff as assigned.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
- Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
- Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
- Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
- Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
- Post orders, if applicable, per site contract.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About Wellpath:
Experience patient-centered healthcare in a safe, supportive and career growth oriented environment.We are a public healthcare company caring for under-served patients in correctional settings, psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment facilities. Our journey begins with a belief in compassionate care and the way to succeed is by helping our people grow and succeed in their careers.
About Wellpath
CEO: Jorge Dominicis
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: http://www.wellpathcare.com
Year Founded: 2003