Certified-Licensed Nursing Assistant - OB Unit - Indian Health Service : Job Details

Locations: Tuba City, AZ Type:Tribal Salary Range:$19 to $30 / Per Hour Open Period:1/4/2025 to 1/31/2025 Summary:Here at Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation (TCRHCC), Our Nurses, Midwives and Physicians are dedicated to helping you during this beautiful time of your life with competent, family centered care throughout your stay with us. Our Obstetrics (OB) Unit has 5 labor/delivery/recovery rooms, 3 private postpartum rooms, 2 semi-private postpartum rooms and a two bed level II nursery for stabilizing high-risk newborns and for special procedures. Call us 24 hours a day with your questions regarding your pregnancy to speak to a midwife or nurse. We also offer outpatient triage services for women who have concerns regarding their pregnancies. More info about area: Duties:1. Observation of patients as directed by the nursing plan of care and under supervision of the nursing staff and/or nursing department supervisor. Responsible for assisting nursing staff to create, maintain and provide a safe environment. 2. Explains treatments, observes patients, communicates observations or changes in patient's condition to the appropriate healthcare team members and initiates emergency measures such as basic life. 3. Shares in the responsibility of the initiation and maintenance of clinical records by charting of vital signs, height and weight; intake and output, observations relative to patients' condition and reaction to treatment and nursing care given. 4. Transports patients using a variety of equipment including: wheelchair, stretchers, beds, or other mechanism and assist in patient ambulation. 5. Assists in preparing a patient for procedures that include draping patient for examinations and treatments and remains with patients. May include performing duties such as holding instruments and adjusting lights. 6. Handles multiple duties and tasks like changing bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone. 7. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, pulse and respiration rates, and as directed may collect or transport specimens. 8. Cleans, sterilizes stores, prepares, and issues dressing packs, treatment trays, and other supplies. 9. Follows stringent cleanliness regimes as to preclude the possibilities of infections and other diseases. 10. Practices hand-off communication to the next CNA on shift or to the charge nurse 11. Ensure proper and safe care of patient valuables and clothing, follows the organization's policies and procedures. 12. Maintains positive working relationships with staff and contributes to teamwork within the department. Adheres to TCRHCC mission, goals and policies. 13. Assists in assembling and maintaining adequate supplies and shares in the responsibility for general upkeep of the department equipment and supplies. 14. Demonstrates appropriate uses of equipment, materials, and supplies during nursing care of patient. 15. Attends all mandatory in-services and department meetings as required and scheduled. 16. Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield. 17. Other duties as assigned Qualifications:Education: Must have a high school diploma or GED Certification/Licensure: The candidates may be CNA, RNA & or LNA - Must have and maintain a current, active, and unrestricted Certification as a Nursing Assistant from the State of Arizona - Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association - OB unit requires the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification by the American Academy of Pediatrics. If not already certified, must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Experience: OB Unit: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Clinical Courses Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas: - Positive working relationships with others - Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints - Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences - Able to respond appropriately in stressful situations - Able to provide direct patient care in a kind, patient, and compassionate manner - Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with patients and their family - Complete Patient Sitter Competency Training (upon hire) Work Type:Permanent, Full Announcement #:2023 - 1109