CNA ER

Description

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)  

Department: Emergency Department   

Reports To: Manager, Emergency Department  

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt  

Revised: 2/1/2024  

Position Summary: The CNA provides high quality patient care under the supervision of nursing staff in the emergency department.  

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class III

Qualifications:

· Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Personal Job-related Skills: Ability to work all shifts including day, night, weekends, and holidays as needed. Basic computer skills.

· Licensure, Registry or Certification: Texas Nursing Assistant Certification required. BLS obtained within three (3) months of hire. 

· Experience: Six (6) months of experience in a medical setting strongly preferred. 

· Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing. Some bending, stooping, and reaching is required with the lifting of items up to a weight of 50 pounds. The ability to comprehend and follow routine written and verbal instructions or directions.

· Physical exertion as well as hazardous work conditions; this may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills:

· Provides basic care to patients in accordance with nursing standards and under the direction of the registered nurses in the department.

· Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff and other ancillary departments regarding the treatment and care of all patients. 

· Orders, stocks, and ensure supplies are current within the department. 

· Cleans and prepares patient rooms with necessary items such as blankets, pillows, and working equipment. 

· Measures and records accurate vital signs in patient’s electronic records according to facility policy. 

· Assists patients with feeding, bathing, and toileting.

· Prepares patients for exams and assists nurses/physicians with patient exams as directed.

· Other duties as assigned by RN. 

Other Significant Requirements:

· Maintain HIPAA required and all other confidentiality while working with confidential matters daily.

· Follow all policies and procedures set forth by Eastland Memorial Hospital District.

· Adheres to dress code outlined in EMH handbook.

· Completes annual education requirements.

· Maintains all required certifications and licenses per regulatory standards.

· Reports to work on time and as scheduled.

· Attends all staff meeting as scheduled by the ED manager.

Interpersonal Skills:

· Demonstrate experience functioning as a team member.

· Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, which elicit positive and productive outcomes.

· Demonstrate philosophy of caring and compassion for patients, family members, Team Members and community served by this organization while maintaining mental toughness.

· Demonstrate commitment to continue self-improvement, honesty, integrity, and character, which reflects an atmosphere of professionalism in proving quality work.

Work Schedule:

Rotating 12-hour shifts that include day, evening, night, weekends, and some holidays with a 30-minute lunch break.

Requirements

Licensure, Registry or Certification: 

· Texas Nursing Assistant certification / Medical Assistant preferred. 

· Current BLS or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.