Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute PhysRehab in Santa Fe, NM

Summary:

The ACNA is responsible for competent care of patients in the Inpatient acute care setting. Removes saline lock and indwelling urinary catheter under the direction of the nurse (excludes patients with acute urinary retention, bladder outlet obstruction, urology consult or has had a urological, gynecological or perineal procedure/surgery performed. Performs bedside glucometry and application of oximetry. The ACNA is a vital member of the IP Acute Care Team and acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Reports pertinent information such as changes in a patient’s physical or mental status to the nurse in a timely fashion.  
• Accurately obtains (using manual or electronic devices) and documents patient vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, respirations, & pulse.  
• Accurately obtains and documents fluid intake and output values and patient’s weight.  
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, feeding, toileting, transferring, and ambulating using appropriate assistive devices when needed and documents intervention.  
• Ensures that appropriate patients are turned and re-positioned at least every two hours; applies protective devices to ensure comfort and prevent skin breakdown and documents intervention.  
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the care the patient received, completes property sheets on admitted or transferred patients.  
• Ensures the safety of all patients; has safety devices in use when needed and prevents patient from injury at all times.  
• Responds appropriately and according to instruction during emergency situations.  
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort, privacy and confidentiality and consistently adheres to HIPAA guidelines.  
• Answers call lights in a timely fashion.  
• Follows universal precautions/infection control standards to prevent the spread of disease or infection and disposes of infectious waste appropriately.  
• Has basic knowledge of, and adheres to, patient safety goals as appropriate.  
• Carries out procedures according to hospital standards, policies and procedures.  
• Maintains a comfortable, clean, and uncluttered environment both in the patient’s room and on the unit.  
• Anticipates and coordinates workload to assure that routines and supplies are maintained to expedite patient care.  
• Collects sputum, urine and stool specimens according to hospital policy.  
• Assists in the provision of post-mortem care according to hospital standards.  
• Assists with appropriate monitoring of restraints under the supervision of the nurse.  
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff.  
• Attends educational in-services and staff meetings on a regular basis.  
• Removes saline lock and indwelling urinary catheter under the direction of the nurse.  
• Applies oximetry under the direction of the nurse. 
• Performs glucometry under the direction of the nurse.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required, or
• In lieu of a High School Diploma or GED, two (2) years of relevant work experience above the minimum qualification
• Must have critical thinking skills and have the ability to prioritize quickly 
• Must be able to pass skills competency checklist as required for skill advancement 
• Must have excellent communication skills 
• Computer skills required for accurate reflection in documentation of patient care given.

Experience

• Six months in a healthcare-related field required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current BLS issued through American Heart Association required.
• Current Certification as a Nursing Assistant required. 
• Current CPI training preferred. 

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time