Nursing Assistant-Baxter Job Listing at CRMC in Baxter, MN (Job ID cuyuna-11302-7350)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• The primary function of this position is to provide assistance to the physicians and nursing staff to maintain smooth clinic function.  This includes rooming patients, taking vitals, escorting patients, and running errands.

• Education and Experience:
  • High School diploma or GED or must be on the MN Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. Requires one-year experience providing hands on patient care.
• License/Certificates:
  • American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Special Skills and Aptitudes:
  • Good understanding of medical terminology
  • Effective listening, observational, reporting, documentation and communication skills
  • Use of nursing equipment including BP cuff, stethoscope, EKG machine and pulse oximeter
  • Experience with taking blood pressure, pulse and respirations
  • Basic computer knowledge

• Direct patient care
  • Room patients for exams
  • Perform basic assessment, i.e. height, weight, temperature, respirations, blood pressure,
    visual acuity, EKG's.
  • Assist with procedures as appropriate
  • Transport patients as needed.
• Indirect patient care
  • Chart vital signs per protocol
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Order and stock supplies as needed in clinic exam rooms.
  • Communicate patient questions/concerns to nurse or provider accurately and promptly.
  • Perform errands as needed or requested by nurse or physician.
  • Answer phone/relay messages accurately and promptly.
  • Check vaccine refrigerator temperatures and record twice each work day
  • Demonstrate Standards of Excellence when other duties are assigned.