What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT CARE SITTER-CNA position at Riverside Healthcare?
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FTE: 0.900000
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary
The Patient Care Sitter/CNA assists with the routine care of their assigned patients under the direction of the professional nurse in a care partner dyad. Patient Care Sitter/CNA will participate in pulling and floating to any unit based on patient census and acuity to assist with routine care responsibilities. CNA is supervised by the Patient Care Services Manager, Unit Director, Nurse Manager, Team Leader, charge nurse, nursing supervisor, and care partner RN.
Experience/Education Requirements
Essential:
Essential:
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other Information
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
menu>Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS manual
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Depends on patients' diagnosis, exposure to urine, blood, stool, vomitus, AIDS, Herpes.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: High risk - sputum, secretions, coughing. Usage of PP equipment, properly fit tested mask, and universal precautions minimize risk.
Sensory Requirements (speech, Vision, Smell, Hearing, Touch)
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients; reading equipment and dials.
Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, yells for help and to hear patient verbalizations.
Touch: Contact with patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Variable for 24 hour coverage
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 45%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 6%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 2%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25-150'- waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers down 1/2 flight of stairs or up 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 15
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 5
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive Use Of Hands (Frequency Indicated)
Simple grasp 15lbs
Pushing & pulling: 50-200 lbs occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Taking temperature with probe. Opening juice and milk containers. Opening silverware, soap packages. Handling CS tags. Using writing instruments.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Bed lock and cardiac chair - at least 50# of pressure. Hydraulic tub lift - at least 50# of pressure.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 6-40
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors
Special Hazards: Radiation, Chemical, Explosive - Chemical-drugs; Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy.
Protective Clothing Required: Gowns, gloves, goggles, masks, HEPA masks for TB.
At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
FTE: 0.900000
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary
The Patient Care Sitter/CNA assists with the routine care of their assigned patients under the direction of the professional nurse in a care partner dyad. Patient Care Sitter/CNA will participate in pulling and floating to any unit based on patient census and acuity to assist with routine care responsibilities. CNA is supervised by the Patient Care Services Manager, Unit Director, Nurse Manager, Team Leader, charge nurse, nursing supervisor, and care partner RN.
Experience/Education Requirements
- Completion of certified nurse aid course.
- Nursing student who can show competence of a semester of clinical rotation. License or Certification Requirements:
- CNA certificate registered with the State of Illinois or equivalent.
- Current CPR certification or obtainment within 6 months of hiring with subsequent recertification preferred.
- Ability to transfer patients within the hospital environment and assist with bed mobility.
- Answer call lights in a timely and courteous manner.
- Assist patients with all aspects of ADL's; observes the patient for physical and/or mental changes.
- Document chartable activities in computer.
- Feed patients and give them between meal fluids and nourishments.
- Follow and maintain isolation procedures, especially chemo precautions and radium implant precautions.
- Follow the interdisciplinary plan of care developed by the professional nurse.
- Make beds, occupied or unoccupied.
- Observes patient and environment for fall hazards.
- Observes patients for suicidal ideation and follows suicide precautions.
- Obtain and record patient weights: standing, bedscale, and wheelchair
- Perform bladder scanPerform downtime procedures.
- Promotes safety for patients and visitors.
- Provides emotional support for patients and visitors.
- Reports changes in patients' condition to the professional nurse.
- Restock supplies in patients' rooms.
- Take temperatures, pulse, respirations, B/P's, and measure and document I & O's.
- Utilize safety restraints and assistive devices appropriately.
- Walking rounds
Essential:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Essential:
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other Information
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
menu>Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS manual
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Depends on patients' diagnosis, exposure to urine, blood, stool, vomitus, AIDS, Herpes.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: High risk - sputum, secretions, coughing. Usage of PP equipment, properly fit tested mask, and universal precautions minimize risk.
Sensory Requirements (speech, Vision, Smell, Hearing, Touch)
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients; reading equipment and dials.
Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, yells for help and to hear patient verbalizations.
Touch: Contact with patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Variable for 24 hour coverage
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 45%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 6%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 2%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25-150'- waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers down 1/2 flight of stairs or up 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 15
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 5
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive Use Of Hands (Frequency Indicated)
Simple grasp 15lbs
Pushing & pulling: 50-200 lbs occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Taking temperature with probe. Opening juice and milk containers. Opening silverware, soap packages. Handling CS tags. Using writing instruments.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Bed lock and cardiac chair - at least 50# of pressure. Hydraulic tub lift - at least 50# of pressure.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 6-40
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors
Special Hazards: Radiation, Chemical, Explosive - Chemical-drugs; Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy.
Protective Clothing Required: Gowns, gloves, goggles, masks, HEPA masks for TB.
