CNA at HENDRY COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY – Clewiston, Florida

This position provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL's), provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a registered nurse.

Under the supervision of the charge nurse, assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Graduate or GED equivalent from a department of education accredited program.

2. Current State of Florida certification as a certified nursing assistant

3. Demonstrated proficiency in clinical knowledge and skills pertaining to patient care areas when in CNA/Unit Secretary role.

4. Demonstrated computer skills to include proficiency in the use of an electronic health record, CPSI, E Power Doc, Microsoft Word, Excel and the use of web-based programs.

5. Current BLS certification required. Certifications are only accepted from The American Heart

Association.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS BASED ON TIER STATUS

1. Teir 1 to include all qualifications, requirements, and job duties described in this policy for Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary in the Med/Surg Dept ONLY.

2. Teir 2 to include EITHER certification in ECG Monitor Tech OR Certified Phlebotomy Tech AND the job duties described in this policy for Certified Nursing Assistant/Unjt Secretary.

3. Teir 3 to include BOTH certification in ECG Monitor Tech AND Certified Phlebotomy ALONG with the duties described in this policy for Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES (Criteria indicated on Performance Evaluation)

1. Job Duties (Statements Pertinent to position and tier status).

1.1 Certified Nursing Assistant

1.1.1 Serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary. Distributes drinks and snacks to patients as applicable.

1.1.2 Prepares and assists with procedures related to patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

1.1.3 Observes patients and reports any changes in behavior or condition to RN or Providers.

1.1.4 Provides patient care which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, and other general care as necessary throughout the patient stay in ED.

1.1.5 Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan, commode, and ambulating patients.

1.1.6 Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs and makes rounds of patients.

1.1.7 Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, intake-output, and ADL's. Report any abnormal findings to Registered Nurse.

1.1.8 Report patient complaint of pain to patient's nurse.

1.1.9 Observe patient's mental and physical conditions, report any changes to patient's nurse.

1.1.10 Performs routine treatment procedures including enemas, oral suctioning, application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, postmortem care, and assists staff in complicated treatments or procedures.

1.1.11 Will be knowledgeable of sterile techniques and infection control procedures. Will clean and turn over room with proper technique.

1.1.12 Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

1.1.13 Collects and transports specimens according to hospital policy and procedure.

1.1.14 Assists patients with handling and caring of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, and valuables) throughout their hospital visit.

1.1.15 Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by cleaning utility rooms, cleaning equipment, and preparing for disinfection or sterilization.

1.1.16 Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly; and promptly reports malfunctioning/broken equipment. Maintain bulletin boards with correct, updated metrics.

1.1.17 Ensure that patient is properly identified by following established policy before care is performed.

1.1.18 Will perform waive testing as appropriate.

1.1.19 Will fill-out EMTALA form completely and accurately. Will complete Transfer Chart Audit reports.