About this role
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Job Summary Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status, performance of basic nursing procedures and therapeutic exercises, on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.
Accountabilities
• Provides age-appropriate patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse (or Licensed Professional) including the patient's physical, emotional needs, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs. • Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care. • Adheres to policies related to patient rights, confidentiality and customer service standards. • Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of the Agency. • Performs basic nursing procedures and other specific tasks and treatments including thermal application, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care, foot care and therapeutic exercise. • Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs, intakes and out puts, etc. to appropriate RN, PT, OT, ST. • Adheres to established department policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies. • Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities. • Maintains and / or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential. • Maintains skills, agency-based competencies and completes annual mandatory continuing education requirements for certification. • Provides comfort and pain management measures • Completes required Agency documentation accurately to include documentation of care, charge tickets and mileage reimbursement.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements Education - High School diploma or equivalent Experience - 1 year CNA
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses CNA - SOUTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (Lawson Code NCNA) SCDL - South Carolina DRIVERS LICENSE (Lawson Code LSCD)
Other Required Skills and Experience
• Evidence of current auto insurance • CPR/BLS certification • Knowledge of office equipment • Vitals
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Location Baptist
Facility 1522 Hospice - Midlands
Department 15217401 Homecare Aides
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