CNA II | Med/Surg (Gillette)

CNA II | Med/Surg

ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospitalwe are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming. Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinicsincluding locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility. To be responsive to our employees needs we offer:

• Generous PTO accrual (increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave days
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
• 403(b) with employer match
• Early Childhood Center , discounted on-site childcare
• And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package

JOB SUMMARY

The CNA II works in conjunction with the Nurse Director, Clinical Care Supervisor, RN and LPN. The Certified Nurse Assistant II performs a variety of skills/tasks for predictable residents/patients/clients with limited risk of complications and change. The CNA II may not be delegated CNA II skills for acutely ill patients. The CNA II works under the direction of a licensed nurse who must follow the principles of delegation. CNA II work is reflective of CCH mission, vision, and values. The CNA II will integrate departmental goals for improvement across the care continuum. The CNA II practices within the framework of the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act, and the National Patient Safety Goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• CNA II skills may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Sterile Technique
  • Wound care
  • Oropharyngeal suctioning
  • Tracheostomy care for patients with well-established tracheostomy
  • Assisting with peripheral IV fluids (Assisting with peripheral IVs refers to the set-up of equipment and discontinuing IVs. It does not include venipuncture or hanging IVs)
  • Ostomy care
  • Urinary catheter
    • Removes a urinary catheter
    • Obtains urine specimen from catheter port.
  • Gastrostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy (P.E.G.) feeding tubes in a stable site
    • Elimination procedures
    • Capillary blood glucose testing
    • Responding to mental health needs
• Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to RN
• Provides service excellence utilizing AIDET.
• Enhances patient safety by attending shift huddle, and performance of hourly rounding.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Performs routine cleaning tasks.
• Documents according to policy.
• Alerts staff when supplies are needed and replenishes stock.
• Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritization skills
• May be required to work on other nursing units.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospitals Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• In order to be certified as a CNA II a certified nursing assistant must:
  • Be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of examination
  • Have a high school diploma or a GED
  • Have a current unencumbered Wyoming certified nursing assistant certificate (with on time renewal)
  • Must have completed at least one thousand five hundred (1500) documented hours of work as a certified nursing assistant
  • Must be a graduate from a state or board approved CNA II training and competency evaluation program
    • Thirty (30) hour course which shall have a minimum of:
    • Fifteen (15) hours classroom instruction related to CNA II skills
    • Fifteen (15) hours of supervised clinical practice related to CNA II skills
• Certification
  • Wyoming Certification
    • Must register with the Wyoming Department of Healths CNA Abuse Registry.
• Certifications required
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• Experience
  • Previous CNA experience preferred.

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