CNA - Med/Surg - Nights

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:  Ability to chart using accepted medical terminology symbols, and abbreviations; Ability to spell correctly; Follow universal precautions for infection control; Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, communicate clearly in written and spoken word.  Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to function as a team member in a multi-task oriented environment; Maintain and enforce confidentiality and respect patient, family, and peer rights.

Lic/Reg/Cert: Current Oregon CNA certification 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to withstand constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 lbs. or more, push/pull regulation hospital equipment, occasional sitting.  Must be able to function during periods of stress, and exposure to trauma and/or disease and have the requisite visual, auditory and fine motor skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Follows department procedures for receiving and giving change of shift report.


• Makes rounds on all assigned patient immediately after report.


• Maintains tidiness of patient rooms and “on-stage” public areas.


• Takes full set of vital signs and other allowed observations per instructions of the RN and documents results promptly and accurately. Immediately reports significant vital signs and/or changes in vital signs to RN.


• Performs authorized procedures and assists patient with activities of daily living as appropriate for age, developmental level, and condition.


• Demonstrates effective time management for assigned tasks.


• Demonstrates professionalism during all levels of interaction with patients, medical staff, colleagues and patient families/significant others.


• Written communication is accurate, complete, legible and channeled correctly in a timely manner.


• Answers telephone and patient calls promptly and courteously using proper etiquette. Takes accurate telephone messages and follows up verbally and/or in writing on all calls in a timely manner.


• Reports absences from unit and return time to assigned RN and Charge Nurse without fail.


• Maintains the dignity and confidentiality of patients and employee at all times.


• Consistently maintains a professional appearance and dress. Wear name badge in accordance with hospital policy at all times.


• Inspires confidence from patients, visitors and coworkers by performing in a quite and unhurried manner to demands.


• Provides patient care and performs tasks using job skills and growth and development knowledge specific to patient’s age and developmental level.


• While performing job tasks, demonstrates awareness of cultural and spiritual practices of the customer(s).


• Completes required hours of orthopedic education topics annually as directed by the Ortho Steering team for the Hip and Knee program certification.


• Meets clinical competencies of hip and knee certification program in order to directly care for a Hip and Knee patient.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties as assigned.