E.D. CNA/CLERK (PD) 4CG02

Description: 4CG02

PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.

This is an “as needed” position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absences, and other instances of unfilled shifts. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts within a 3 month period.

Position: non-exempt, non-union, hourly rate.

Job Functions

• C.N.A.’s may perform skills approved through their governing body. These skills are listed at www.maine.gov/dhhs/d/rs/cna/definitions.html. They may also perform other responsibilities approved by PVH while maintaining the C.N.A.’s scope of practice. They are listed in the remainder of this Job Function section.
• Performs EKG.
• Performs venipuncture for blood collection purposes.
• Performs bladder scans on an adult patient, age 18 or older.
• Obtain swab for surveillance culture.
• Performs and documents repeat vital signs and weights, and chemstrips where indicated. Repeat vital signs will be conducted every hour for all patients in ED for more than one hour.
• Performs patient rounding every 60 minutes for needs of patient comfort.
• Meets personal care needs, i.e. bathing, hygiene, toileting and dressing.
• Documents care given in electronic medical record.
• Provides on going report to RN.
• Reviews all new policies and procedures.
• Answers call bells and phone promptly.
• Uses restraints properly and avoids use if possible.
• Instructs patients on transfers, ambulation, and care being given.
• Explains aspects of routine care to patients and family members.
• Assists with family education of patient abilities and needs.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multi disciplinary team member supports and assists team members in all activities.
• Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentations and with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Ensures suppl...