<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The C.N.A. student learns how to accurately and compassionately act as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. Caregivers in this role will become skilled at basic patient care skills including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient care skills. Upon completion of an approved CNA program, will advance to a Patient Care Tech (PCT) or a Home Care Aide position at Intermountain. Students will be required to obtain C.N.A. certification within 150 days of being hired into the CNA Student role.</p> <p>The C.N.A. student will attend a one-week course through Intermountain's partner CCNA and complete clinical rotations required to sit for the exam.</p> <p>The C.N.A. Student works a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights and in various facilities, as needed.</p> <p>Unit Description:</p> <p>The Medical Endocrine unit is a fast-paced unit with 32 beds. Our unit has the endocrine tag due to our units specific DKA protocol used to prevent patients from acquiring an ICU admission. Our diabetic patients make up a small portion of our overall patient population. Other diagnosis we treat include, viral/bacterial infections, electrolyte imbalance, gastroenterology, pulmonary, cardiac, and renal/liver failure. We admit patients from the emergency room, ICU transfers, intra facility transfers, and occasionally direct admits from primary care providers and clinics. On T8 Med/Endo you will gain experience caring for a variety of patients with different diagnosis and develop critical thinking skills. We pride ourselves in our ability to work as a team and to help staff accomplish their career goals.</p> <p>Additional Job Details:</p> <p>Once you complete the CNA course, you will be promoted into a Patient Care Technician position. Patient Care Technicians at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team.</p> <p>See what it's like to be a PCT with Intermountain: https://youtu.be/hgO1dIKLYiY</p> <p>Job Specifics:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Benefits Eligible: Yes</p> </li><li> <p>Shift Details: Full-time days or nights needed, with rotating weekends, some holiday requirements</p> </li><li> <p>Department/Unit: Medical Endocrine</p> </li><li> <p>Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends</p> </li></ul> <p>The C.N.A. student will learn the job essentials for a PCT role which they will move into upon completion of passing exam.</p> <p>Patient Care:</p> <p>The C.N.A. must be supervised during any clinicals prior to obtaining C.N.A. certificate.</p> <p>Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.</p> <p>Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.</p> <p>Provides excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests.</p> <p>Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner. Reports changes in the patient condition quickly and secures qualified assistance as needed.</p> <p>Based on unit, may also be responsible for telemetry duties.</p> <p>Can function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patient, taking care of patient care needs, and involving other members of the patient care team as needed.</p> <p>When working on a clinical unit, may be required to take medications from the delivery system to the RN.</p> <p>Collaboration:</p> <p>Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care.</p> <p>Demonstrates effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, and organization.</p> <p>Performs non-nursing duties as delegated (e.g., cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions).</p> <p>Implements plan of care as delegated.</p> <p>Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice. Performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards. Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</p> <p>Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers is required and while preferred upon hire, will be obtained as part of the CNA student program.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Previous healthcare experience</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center</p> <p>Work City:</p> <p>Murray</p> <p>Work State:</p> <p>Utah</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours:</p> <p>36</p> <p>The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.</p> <p>$16.56 - $16.56</p> <p>We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.</p> <p>Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.</p> <p>Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</p> <p>At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.</p> <p>All positions subject to close without notice.</p>