CNA/Patient Telesitter - Nursing Float Pool

Job Description

Description

CNA/Telesitter - Nursing Float Pool; Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Variable position. Hourly compensation starts at $20.09.

Be part of a caring team where flexibility is your strength and you enjoy getting experience with various patient populations! You'll also get to use cutting edge technology to observe patients remotely. This position will float as a CNA and Patient Telesitter.

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Discover PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and the vibrant Bellingham community in this video! https://peacehealth.culturehq.com/story/5596

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Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

Certified Nursing Assistant:

DETAILS OF THE POSITION

1. Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
2. Perform basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
3. Assist patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
4. Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
5. Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program required
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification level as required by state or facility required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

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Patient Telesitter:

DETAILS OF THE POSITION

1. Utilizes nursing assistant skills to provide continuous remote monitoring, support and observation of assigned patients through a Telesitter software system. Coordinates relief when leaving the station, to maintain constant patient observation.
2. Maintains visual patient observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device as needed to ensure patient safety. Summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
3. Provides patient with explanations as necessary through monitoring system voice output. Escalates to clinical staff on unit.
4. If patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others, escalates to clinical staff on the unit.
5. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues and ensures patient environment safety. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to charge nurse. Escalates any patient safety hazard identified in room to clinical staff or unit.

WHAT YOU BRING (Required unless otherwise stated)

• Successful completion of monitoring equipment class within 1 month of hire.
• Current CNA certification required.
• Current, Basic Life Support certification at time of hire.

ST. JOSEPH PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS: CNA &  Patient Telesitter

• Work requires moderate physical exertion to include prolonged periods of standing from 34% to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation, or sharp instruments; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more; hazards may include exposure to cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, soiled linens, unknown liquid in trash bags and biohazards (sharps).
• Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).
• There are ergonomic risks identified for each Environmental Services Technician (EST) assignment.

For a full position description or for questions, please contact Vicki Greenwald: [email protected]

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.