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Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical Unit CNA
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$46,090 / year median in Washington
-7% projected decline
Job Description
- $31.
Position Reports To:
Unit Clinical Manager/Director Essential Functions Perform related assignments and tasks as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations. Provides high quality patient care in a caring and compassionate manor. Reports any observed change in patient condition or behavior promptly to the nurse. Ensures patient care tasks are completed timely. Performs or assists with duties as outlined in the CNA Scope of Practice under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient and staff according to hospital and unit policies. Demonstrates competence in providing care routines in accordance with established nursing care procedure to ensure patients' comfort and safety. Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable, in an accurate and timely manner. Reports all variations from normal to the RN in charge of the patient. Obtains finger stick blood glucose as delegated by the RN unless working in an area where this is prohibited. Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients (if necessary), distributes fresh water and other nourishment according to patients' needs. Assists patients with elimination needs. Ambulates/Transfers patients using proper body mechanics and patient safety techniques. Assists nurse in treatment procedures as needed. Documents accurately and timely in the patient medical record. Actively participates in quality improvement programs. Adheres to Confluence Health and Central Washington Hospital/Wenatchee Valley Hospital policies and unit standards as applicable. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.Qualifications Required:
Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program and: High School Diploma or GED. Active WA certified CNA license. Eligible to obtainMedical Assistant:
Registered certification where applicable (application completed during the hiring process). Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.Desired:
Not Specified Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
Walking- C Sitting/Standing
F Reaching:
Shoulder HeightF Reaching:
Above shoulder heightO Reaching:
Below shoulder height- F Climbing
O Pulling/Pushing:
25 pounds or lessF Pulling/Pushing:
25 pounds to 50 poundsF Pulling/Pushing:
Over 50 poundsO Lifting:
25 pounds or lessF Lifting:
25 pounds to 50 poundsF Lifting:
Over 50 poundsO Carrying:
25 pounds or lessF Carrying:
25 pounds to 50 poundsO Carrying:
Over 50 pounds- O Crawling/Kneeling
- O Bending/Stooping/Crouching
- F Twisting/Turning
- F Repetitive Movement
O Working Conditions:
Acute Care Nursing Job Classification:
FLSA:
Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary:
Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position:
Unprotected Heights- No Heat
- No Cold
- No Mechanical Hazards
- Yes Hazardous Substances
- Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential
- Yes Lighting
- Yes Noise
- Yes Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation
- Yes Infectious Diseases