Certified Nursing Assistant

Under general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) adheres to established nursing care standards, assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge; measures and records data relating to patient care; and reports all observed patient symptoms and reactions to appropriate personnel.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for preparing and serving patient meals while maintaining CMS and public health standards.
• Takes temperature, pulse respiration and blood pressure, oxygen saturation.
• Measures and record fluid and food intake/output. 
• Collects specimens; hot or cold soaks, changes non-sterile dressings, treats bed sores.
• Assist in physical examinations, special treatment centers as necessary; assists transports in moving patients in and out of bed and wheelchair.
• Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals, wheelchairs, sinks & suction machines.
• Keep patient areas and rooms in clean and orderly condition; makes beds; replaces soiled linen; straightens bedside tables; and prepares the room for occupancy.
• Replenish the supply cart daily.
• Immediately notifies charge nurse of any abnormal vital signs or deviation from patient norm.
• Assists patient with bath, feeding, toileting, and ADL, etc. and records on patients record.
• Performs vital signs on patients as ordered and documents such in the patients record.
• Maintains all patient care areas.
• To demonstrate proper technique in finger stick for BS testing.
• To demonstrate proper use of the Accu-Chek Advantage.
• To demonstrate proper technique, use of equipment, and accuracy in obtaining:
• temperature (oral, axillary, rectally and tympanic)
• pulse (radial, apical)
• respirations
• blood pressure
• To assist with connecting monitors to patients in the Inpatient Unit.
• To assist with admissions, discharge, and transportation of patients according to SHOLA policy and procedure.
• assisted ambulation.
• assisted to and from stretcher.
• assisted from stretcher to wheelchair.
• discharging patient in wheelchair.
• assisted from wheelchair to car.
• maintains patient privacy and comfort.
• To demonstrate proper technique in changing patients gown with an IV.
• To clean, make and transport stretchers to areas of need.
• To obtain stock from storeroom.
• To know the location of emergency equipment:
• crash cart
• ventilator
• ambu bags
• airway box
• portable and stationary oxygen
• suction
• electronic blood pressure machine
• To assist nurses and doctors with dressing changes.
• To summarize steps used to prevent injury in the care of combative patients.
• To assist with maintaining patient safety.
• Provide and assist with safe, therapeutic care considering the age, growth, development, and specific needs of the patient.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and quiet environment for patients, as well as other personnel.
• Always provides for patient privacy and confidentiality, allows patient dignity to be maintained.
• Demonstrates ability to perform in emergency situations for the safety and wellbeing of the patient, under direction of a registered nurse or physician.
• Possesses a working knowledge of equipment used in the Inpatient area.
• Assists in maintenance care and cleanliness of supplies - cost effectively maintains adequate supplies and equipment in appropriate working condition with proper documentation.
• Reports damaged instruments to the Inpatient Manager and follows proper procedure for damaged instruments and/or equipment.
• Completes appropriate competency checklists annually.
• Always maintains a positive and professional attitude, works cooperatively and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Communicates change and implements change cooperatively.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of this position as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in a hospital or medical environment. 

Licenses/Certificates: Nursing Assistant certification by LDH, BLS (CPR) certification.

Special Skills: Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures. Must be able to work 3/12's on a rotating schedule including weekends.

Supervisor: Inpatient Clinical Services Director