CNA-Med/Surg Days (26-402) at Artesia General Hospital – Artesia, New Mexico

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs basic patient care activities under the direction of a licensed nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care assistance to patients.

• Monitors patients and collects information to be documented in the medical record.

• Perform bedside testing as necessary.

• Perform basic patient care.

• Maintain constant communication with nursing staff regarding patient conditions and changes in status.

• Maintain proper documentation in accordance with department and facility standards and requirements of regulatory bodies.

• Ensure delivery and assistance with patient food trays and other nourishment.

• Collect and deliver specimen to appropriate areas including laboratory, transport x-rays and other equipment as necessary.

• Perform basic clerical duties as required.

• Ensure cleanliness of unit, equipment and work area.

• Inventory and maintain supplies and equipment as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• Basic nursing.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

? Education – High school diploma or equivalent.

? Work Experience – Less than one year in an acute or long-term care setting preferred.

? Training – Completion of a CNA training program.

? License/Certification – Current New Mexico Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required. Current BLS required.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.