Nurse's Aide (CNA)
- Employer
- Princeton University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jun 1, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Nurse's Aide (CNA)
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2023-16629
Type: Part-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Health Services
Princeton University
Overview
Princeton University is seeking a self-motivated, knowledgeable, energetic, and flexible professional to serve as a Certified Nursing Assistant on the overnight care unit. The Infirmary is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, during the academic year from August through May (closed during the summer), providing after-hours nursing care to students. The Infirmary follows written protocols and has 24 hour physician and counselor support. The position is a benefits-eligible ,100% duty time (40 hours per week) Certified Nursing Assistant position. The shift is predominantly evening shift (3p-11p) , with 1-2 Saturday night shifts (11p-7a) per month. The CNA provides support by assisting with patient care, housekeeping, clerical, food service, and other duties as assigned. The duties listed are not all inclusive of the position. The CNA functions under the delegation of the registered nurse, and may perform other tasks not listed at the discretion of the registered nurse. University Health Services (UHS) at Princeton University is a fully accredited (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, or “AAAHC”) health care facility. Located in the McCosh Health Center, the Caldwell Field House and Dillon Gym, UHS provides comprehensive health services to more than 7,500 Princeton undergraduate and graduate students, and specialized services to Princeton University faculty, staff, and employees who experience work-related injuries and illnesses, or who require consultations regarding international and travel medicine. UHS’s mission is to enhance learning and student success by advancing the health and well-being of our diverse University community. This mission is pursued and supports the University’s purpose by using current knowledge of health and human development to guide responsive, high quality clinical, prevention, and consultation services. UHS’s values are Respect & Compassionate Care; Integrity & Service Excellence; Collaboration & Innovative Solutions; & Engagement & Lifelong Learning. UHS hires individuals of all backgrounds. We build on our staff’s diversity--recognizing, valuing, and appreciating the different perspectives, talents and energy of all. UHS invites all its employees to make a valuable contribution in this regard. We firmly believe that being an inclusive and culturally responsive community is one of the foundations of a vibrant, relevant organization. We aspire to develop the mindsets, knowledge and abilities to build equitable and inclusive systems, teams and culture.
Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Care (50%)
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Assists nurses as directed to
provide care for patients
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Takes vital signs and reports any
abnormalities to registered nurse
Assists patients with ambulation
and activities of daily living as needed
Changes bed linens
Answers call bells
Monitors patients on one-to-one
basis as delegated by RN
Reports to nurse any pertinent
information regarding patient status
Performs collection and testing
of specimens as delegated by RN
Maintains open communication with
other staff members
Performs hand off care with
oncoming and outgoing nurse assistants
Assists nurses to provide
emergency after-hours care to student
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Assists in providing a clean,
safe environment on the Infirmary unit and other areas as
needed/designated
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Keeps patient rooms clean and
tidy
Cleans discharge rooms
Monitors cleanliness and tidiness
of bathrooms
Disposes of dirty linen in
laundry bags and stores dirty linen in linen hampers in the
designated area
Cleans surfaces in utility rooms,
solarium and nurses station
Tidies exam room after use
Maintains cleanliness in kitchen
and dining area
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Enters student information into
computer
Assists with admission and
orientation to unit
Orders and distributes meals and
snacks to patients
Assists with patient care related
activities
Answers telephone
Directs visitors
Other data entry as
designated.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
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High School Diploma
Certification as a Nursing
Assistant or Medical Assistant in the state of New
Jersey
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications. Ability to move freely throughout the unit, and stand for long periods of time. Ability to physically move/ambulate patients Ability to maintain confidentiality Flexibility Dependability – attendance is critical
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Experience working in a
healthcare setting
Experience performing point of
care testing
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