CNA

QUALIFICATIONS

Education High school graduate or equivalent Completion of Nurse Assistant course Experience/Skills 1 - 2 years experience as nursing assistant, other healthcare-related experience, or nursing student with first clinical course completed. Experience using physical assessment devices, personal grooming aids, and various equipment Knowledgeable in use of various drainage tubes and receptacles Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports Able to meet the physical demands of the job Required Licenses/Certifications CNA certification CPR Working Conditions

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Patient Care Assures safe environment for self and patient Demonstrates awareness of infection control guidelines and adheres to hospital policies Distributes ice water every prn to patients whose orders permit Prepares patient for meals, follows individual physician orders for NPO holds, fluid restrictions, and assists patient eating as indicated Demonstrates ability to correctly obtain vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory, temperature Reports abnormal vital signs to nurse caring for patient Provides transportation for patient upon admission and discharge Assists patients up in chair, chair to bed, bed or chair to bathroom Ambulates patients safely and as often as physician's orders recommend Maintains patient's privacy and dignity with all procedures Answers call light promptly and attends to patient needs Administers peri-care to catheterized patients once per shift and prn Obtains height and weight on all admissions and inpatients as requested Cares for patients in isolation using proper technique Properly obtains urine and stool specimens as requested Does post-mortem care per Hospital Policy Demonstrates the ability to assist patient in performing daily grooming activities i.e., bathing, washing hair, providing dentures, foot care, pin care, linen changes Performs glucometer checks Assesses pulse oximetry Demonstrates the ability to follow verbal and written instructions Demonstrates ability to apply telemetry, run strip and turn monitor on Other duties as assigned Unit Responsibilities Assists in inventory as assigned Puts up supplies as assigned Reports-off to incoming shifts with complete and accurate detail of shift events Keeps unit and patient rooms tidy every shift Cleans and replaces equipment necessary in patient care Keeps linen bags emptied every shift and prn Is aware of charges and follows through with placing charge stickers in proper place Participates in PI/QI activities as requested Retrieves items needed on an urgent or STAT basis Turns in requests for schedule per unit policy Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures Supports department by demonstrating flexibility with the schedule and job duties Documentation Obtains accurate I&O and charts on graphics in timely manner Documents vital signs accurately on graphics in timely manner Knows and uses accepted medical terms and abbreviation Full time/Day Shift 72 hours/Bi-weekly