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Nurse Assistant-Med Surg 4 North

Employer
Community Hospital
Location
Munster, IN
Closing date
Jan 19, 2021

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Profession
Nurse
Specialty
Medical Management
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CNA Training Reimbursement for recent graduates

Scope of care:

The 4 North Unit is a 30 bed multidisciplinary 24 hour medical/surgical unit located on the fourth floor of the hospital. Patients over the age of 12 years may be admitted to this unit; however the average age is 65. Most common types of patients admitted to 4 North include patients with respiratory conditions, fever, dehydration, renal failure, electrolyte imbalance, gastrointestinal conditions, post CVA, wound infection, orthopedic cases and general surgical cases.
The top three diagnoses for 4 North are:
  1. Sepsis, unspecified organism
  2. Urinary Tract Infection, site not specified
  3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease w (acute) exacerbation


Position and Purpose:

After the patient's plan of care has been determined by the team leader (RN), the Nursing Assistant performs various designated patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of the patient in accordance with Hospital Policy and Nursing Service Standards. Performs general clerical duties and patient centered activities in a hospital nursing unit.

Education/Experience:

High school graduation or equivalency. One year direct patient care experience with successful completion of competency exam, completion of one semester of clinicals in nursing program or relative experience and/or training, or completion of nursing assistant certification required. CPR certification recommended. Completes annual skill validations as well as safety and infection control procedures.

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