Nursing Asst Cert-Hh Ft Days

**Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.** **Job Summary** Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status, performance of basic nursing procedures and therapeutic exercises, on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment. ****Accountabilities**** * Provides age-appropriate patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse (or Licensed Professional) including the patient's physical, emotional needs, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs. * Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care.     * Adheres to policies related to patient rights, confidentiality and customer service standards.  * Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of the Agency. * Performs basic nursing procedures and other specific tasks and treatments including thermal application, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care, foot care and therapeutic exercise. * Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs, intakes and out puts, etc. to appropriate RN, PT, OT, ST. * Adheres to established department policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards.  Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies. * Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities. * Maintains and / or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential. * Maintains skills, agency-based competencies and completes annual mandatory continuing education requirements for certification. * Provides comfort and pain management measures * Completes required Agency documentation accurately to include documentation of care, charge tickets and mileage reimbursement.     ****Supervisory/Management Responsibilities**** This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. ****Minimum Requirements**** Education - High School diploma or equivalent Experience - 1 year CNA ****Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses**** CNA - SOUTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (Lawson Code NCNA) SCDL - South Carolina  DRIVERS LICENSE (Lawson Code LSCD) ****Other Required Skills and Experience**** * Evidence of current auto insurance * CPR/BLS certification * Knowledge of office equipment * Vitals **Work Shift** Day (United States of America) **Location** Baptist **Facility** 1522 Hospice - Midlands **Department** 15217401 Homecare Aides Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.