Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives CNA ER in Devils Lake, North Dakota
Overview
Work in the heart of #humankindess at CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake as a full-time CNA in our Emergency Services.
As a CNA in our ED, you'll assist patients of all ages (neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics). The environment is fast-paced and you will need to be able to act and think quickly. Self-motivation and high energy are a must. You will work under the direction of Registered Nurses, assisting with things such as: obtaining vital signs, collecting lab specimens, ekg's, blood sugars, etc. You will also provide basic cares and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
Benefits:
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
About Us:
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital accredited by The Joint Commission licensed by the North Dakota State Department of Health and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services for participation in the Medicare Program. Our hospital has been committed to providing patients quality medical treatment in the Lake Region area and surrounding communities since 1902.
Responsibilities
Provides basic nursing care within scope of practice and according to age specific needs: -bathing, hygiene, feeding, elimination needs, and patient care activities
Performs assigned nursing data collection and reports any irregularities to appropriate nursing personnel in a timely manner; vital signs, weights, intake and output, and glucose readings.
Assists designated personnel with procedures, treatments or examinations as required.
Uses equipment properly and safely, reports malfunctions appropriately scales-infant, standing, chair, wheelchair, bed scale, B/P recording devices with pulse oximeters, tympanic thermometers, gait belt, restraints, lead application for telemetry unit.
Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner.
Is knowledgeable of and assists in maintaining floor stock supplies and assists to maintain cleanliness of the unit and patient rooms.
Performs all assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in compliance with standards of care, standards of practice, and departmental policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as situation warrants under direction of supervisor.
Qualifications
North Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
American Heart Association (AHA) Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS).
Preferred:
Previous healthcare experience is desired.
Computer experience.
Pay Range
$15.56 - $21.40 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
