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POPULATION SERVED

The position involves direct and indirect patient care for a population of patients age 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse and/or Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine tasks in patient care, bedside nursing, and documentation of care provided. This position does provide direct

patient care to adult and geriatric patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I. PERFORMS VITAL SIGNS ACCURATELY

A. Takes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure using

appropriate single use patient equipment.

B. Measures and records fluid and food intake and output

C. Records calorie count accurately

D. Performs weights accurately

II. PERFORMS TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES APPROPRIATELY

A. Collects specimens, gives sitz baths

B. Assists in physical examinations, special treatments or postmortem care

as directed.

C. Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when

necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of

stretchers and wheelchairs

III. CLEANS EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS APPROPRIATELY MAINTAINS CLEAN WORK ENVIRONMENT

A. Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as

bedpans, urinals, and wheelchairs. Ensures that such equipment is

labeled and properly stored when not in use. Empties canisters as

needed. Follows appropriate Infection Control protocol.

B. Keeps the patient’s room in clean and orderly condition. Makes beds,

replaces soiled linen, straightens bedside tables, discards trash, keeps

window ledges free of clutter, removes unused equipment and returns to

storage after it is properly cleaned.

IV. MAINTAINS UNIT STOCK LEVELS OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED

A. Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.

Checks trays, charts and cabinets for adequacy of inventory; assists with

cleaning when necessary.

V. PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATELY.

A. Performs services for the patient involving bathing using basinless bath

products, oral hygiene, care of hair, and oral feeding.

B. Answers patient lights and performs services in a timely manner that

adds to the physical well being of the patient.

C. Participates in hourly rounds.

D. Reports any unusual circumstances or change in patient’s condition to

the LPN and/or Supervisor.

E. Recognizes and communicates cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates

basic life support.

F. Observes patients for unusual symptoms or signs of illness and reports

significant findings to LPN/Supervisor.

G. Practices good isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and

to control the spread of infection.

H. Performs all other duties as required.

I. PROVIDES A LEVEL OF COMPETENCY TO PATIENTS AGES 18 AND OLDER.

A. Adults:

Involves them with care planning by meeting any needs they identify

during assessment.

Identifies their normal patterns of living and strives to attain them.

B. Geriatric:

Strives to obtain understanding by speaking distinctly and moving

slowly.

Involve family as much as possible.

Explains all procedures, provides for adequate rest periods, and listens

to their concerns and fears.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The Certified Nursing Assistant must have a high school diploma or equivalent. This position requires hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant, or as an actively enrolled nursing student. Knowledge of basic nursing

techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and cardio-pulmonary techniques is desirable. Nursing students may be considered as nurse assistants if approved by the State Practice Act. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. The capability to follow written and verbal instructions, process basic math skills, and the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others is critical to the position. BLS certification upon hire.

Ability to maintain assigned work hours: Requires endurance to perform assigned tasks over long periods during working hours. The duties and responsibilities are listed below. It is the expectation of the institution that the employee be able to demonstrate competency in each area. It is the duty of the institution to provide orientation and performance evaluation in each area stated.