HCH-CNA-ACT

Job Summary :

The Certified Nursing Assistant / Acute Care Technician works closely with RNs / LPNs, operating under their direct supervision, and undertakes delegated responsibilities aimed at delivering high-quality patient care. They actively participate in the implementation phase of the nursing process and are organizationally accountable to the Patient Care Coordinator.

This role entails possessing the requisite knowledge and skills to provide technical care tailored to the age of the patients served. Additionally, they demonstrate proficiency in understanding the principles of growth and development, collecting and conveying pertinent patient data to the nursing team, and interpreting essential information necessary to address each patient's age-specific needs while maintaining professionalism and adhering to departmental policies and procedures.

Performance Expectations :

• Consistently plans patient care collaboratively with other disciplines to align with individualized patient goals and needs.
• Effectively accesses and utilizes the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for delivering patient care.
• Applies knowledge of age-specific patient requirements, catering to both pediatric and adult needs, when performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the aptitude for safely positioning and assisting patients using a variety of devices such as but not limited to abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches and immobilizers.
• Embraces and practices We CARE philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, co-worker, employee and non-employee care.
• Possesses the requisite knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately execute job-specific tasks related to safety, security, emergency preparedness, hazardous material control, life safety, and utility systems as detailed in the hospital's environment of care plan.
• Executes patient interventions with competence, including vital signs assessment, reporting of abnormal values, providing Foley catheter care, managing rectal tubes, colostomies, ileostomies, assisting patients with activities of daily living, including emptying rectal tubes, colostomies, ileostomies, bathing, dressing, ambulating and feeding patients while assisting with meals.
• Ensures that patient rooms and surrounding areas are clean and maintained in accordance with hospital standards, promoting a safe and hygienic environment.
• Demonstrates technical aptitude for safely working, troubleshooting, and assisting the nurse with a variety of equipment, including but not limited to Automated Blood Pressure Machines, manual blood pressure monitors, glucometers, patient warmers, EMR systems, automated Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs), portable and wall suctions, portable and wall oxygen, patient beds, Purewick catheters, printers, fax machines, scanners, station monitor, phones, call light systems, label makers, and telemetry equipment, including changing out telemetry batteries and ensuring telemetry is on.
• Following phlebotomy training, proficiently draws blood for laboratory testing.
• Maintains the capability to provide one-on-one monitoring for suicide precautions and employs de-escalation techniques with non-confrontational interventions as needed.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Education / Skills :

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Completion of an approved Nurse Aide training course is preferred.

Work Experience :

Prior experience working as a nurse aide / tech is preferred.

Certification / Licensure - DUE UPON HIRE :

Additional Certification / Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below :

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Within 30 Days of Employment

Preferred

Mental Demands :

Ability to critically think and perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities and function under stress.

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