Certified Nurses Aide

Description

 Job Summary:  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers patient care under the direct supervision of the RN or LPN. This includes providing basic care to patients, as well as assisting with activities. CNAs will accurately and correctly use medical technology including the electronic health record (EMR/EHR). CNAs serve as a conduit between patients and nurses. CNAs must record and communicate information and any issues to medical staff; therefore accurate and effective communication skills are required. 

Professional Requirements

· Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

· Completes annual organization-required and/or job-required educational requirements.

· Maintains regulatory requirements

· Wears identification while on duty.

· Attends staff meetings and/or reads all meeting minutes

· Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

· Maintains employee/patient confidentiality.

· Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

· Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities

· Demonstrates the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization as well as the departmental Scope of Service.

· Communication with patients, guests, family, and staff is courteous, respectful, and helpful.

· Maintains a clean, safe, and accident-free environment.

· Follows Infection Control procedures at all times.

• Clinical       Personnel: Strictly adheres to standard       precautions by adhering to the usage of personal protective equipment       when handling blood or body fluids.
• Non-Clinical       Personnel: Washes hands and other skin       surfaces with soap and water thoroughly and often in an effort to control       spreading of germs within the department and facility.
• Adheres       to isolation procedures at all times as applicable.

· Adheres to the following environmental care standards. 

• Demonstrates       adequate knowledge of safety policies and procedures, the use of MSDS       sheets, hazardous material procedures, and safety codes.
• Respond       appropriately to any Codes while working any shift (Code Blue, Code Gray,       Code Silver, Code Amber, Code Red, Code Orange, and Rapid Response Team).       
• Demonstrates       adequate knowledge of security issues, i.e., personal protection,       protection of personal and hospital property.

· Participates in quality initiatives as needed.

· Be familiar with and comply with the Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic Personnel Handbook and Policies.

• Be      familiar with the collective bargaining agreement (Union Contract) of the      UFCW3000 and Mid-Valley Hospital. 

Essential Job Functions

1. The CNA will adhere to all Mid-Valley Hospital policies and procedures and Washington State licensing laws without exception.

2. The CNA has frequent contact with the public and often handles sensitive information and will maintain confidentiality.

3. Obtains work assignment from RN and/or LPN at the beginning of shift and coordinates patient with her team leader throughout the shift. Notifies team leader of change in patient condition.

4. Cares for all types of patients, i.e., neonatal, pediatric, psychiatric, geriatric, orthopedic, medical, surgical, detox, and cardiac.

5. Uses personal protection equipment (PPE) correctly and appropriately.

6. Takes accurate vital signs and reports all abnormal findings to RN.

7. Maintains patient’s environment by keeping surrounding furniture neat and orderly.

8. Works to maintain overall cleanliness of patient rooms and facility in general.

9. Monitors supplies within department and completes accurate restocking according to set PAR levels while watching for any expired supplies, each shift as often needed. 

10. Participates in safety, disaster fire protection programs.

11. Assists patients with ambulation as needed, getting out of bed, transferring to commode, wheelchair or stretcher.

12. Work aids may be, but not all inclusive, scissors, stethoscope, scales, carts, wheelchairs, traction bar.

13. Assists with bathing the patient, i.e., bed bath, partial bath or shower, and personal care.

14. Follows normal chain of command.

15. Completes assignments on time.

16. Demonstrates appropriate bed making skills, uses linen wisely.

17. Passes ice water, snacks, meals, monitors intake and output and documents the same.

The above job summary and essential job functions are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel for this job classification. 

Requirements

Minimum   Education:

· High School Diploma or   GED

· CNA training

Required   Licensure / Certifications:

· C.N.A. License in Washington   State 

Required   Experience:

· One to three years in   acute care setting. May be waived at   the discretion of Director of Patient Care Services