"PRN Certified Nursing Assistant - Combest ACHC"

Extended Job Title

PRN Certified Nursing Assistant - Combest ACHC

Position Description

PRN Nursing Assistant position will provide support to the care team at the TTUHSC SON Combest Abilene Community Health Center (ACHC). This is a job involving an appointment for infrequent temporary work where the employee is called in as needed.

Major/Essential Functions

• Adherence to HIPAA and maintains the confidentiality and security of TTUHSC information/data.
• Have a working knowledge of data entry in the EMR/EHR system with good computer skills.
• Data entry and communication in the EMR/EHR is accurate and timely.
• Maintain a current BLS/CPR certificate/training.
• Complete all required training by the deadlines identified by the organization, leadership, and supervisor.
• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals by the health care team.
• Attend and participate in meetings identified.
• Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements.
• Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
• Demonstrated the TTUHSC Values-Based Culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing services to a diverse patient population through the life span (adult & children)
• Experience with electronic medical/health records (EMR/EHR) documentation
• Experience in providing services to patients with mental illness
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited CNA program with valid certificate in good standing.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment as a CNA.
• BLS/CPR certified

Occasional Duties

• May assist in other patient areas as assigned by supervisor.
• May assist in generating data for reporting purposes.