CNA (All Shifts)

POSITION SUMMARY :   Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient / family satisfaction.   He / she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his / her Certification.   The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1.

Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort.   Patient care includes, but is not limited to :

1.1.

Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL);

1.2.

Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;

1.3.

Assists patients with ambulation and transfers;

1.4.

Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed;

1.5.

Applies adaptive equipment as ordered;

1.6.

Cares for personal belongings;

1.7.

Assists physician and / or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;

2.

Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;

3.

Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested;

4.

Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;

5.

Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;

6.

Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;

7.

Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;

8.

Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, as permitted by state regulation;

9.

Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan;

10.

Records patient's oral intake and output;

11.

Uses Point Click Care (PCC –POC) according to the Business Processes, if applicable;

12.

Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents;

13.

Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and / or Droplet Precautions as indicated;

14.

Participates in the orientation of new nursing assistants;

15.

Reports changes in patient's condition, patient / family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and / or supervisor;

16.

Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;

17.

Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned;

18.

Cleans patient equipment as assigned;

19.

Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed, and assists with postmortem care;

20.

Assists with patient discharge as requested;

21.

Assists with the orientation of newly hired CNAs;

22.

Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;

23.

Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;

24.

Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;

25.

Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;

26.

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;

27.

Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and / or needs of patients;

28.

Performs other duties as requested.

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