Cert Nursing Assistant

Description

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the CNA position is to provide patients with daily care in accordance with state and facility established nursing procedures and as directed by their supervisor.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Performed

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

1. Check daily assignments at the beginning of each shift.
2. Complete vital signs within first hour of each shift and record them on the flow sheet. Inform RN of any significant changes in patient condition or any abnormal values.
3. Check Rehab, school, and activity schedule for patients and plan day accordingly.
4. Give bed bath/shower which includes oral care, shampoo as necessary, and ear and nail care.
5. Measuring of weekly weights, quarterly heights and head circumference per MD orders.
6. Assist with setting up patients for meals and feeding patients as appropriate.
7. Change bed linens QOD. Change more frequently if needed.
8. Reposition those patients every two hours who are unable to turn or reposition. themselves using proper body alignment. Apply/remove splints as instructed.
9. Record accurate I/O on patients requiring I/O. Record accurate calorie counts on patients requiring careful nutritional assessment.
10. Maintain running totals of I/O, keep vital signs recorded when taken and record % of meal consumed immediately after meals.
11. Ambulate/assist patients with mobility as ordered.
12. Make available to nurses one hour prior to end of shift tabulations of I&O’s and percentages of meals taken.
13. Complete all documentation one hour prior to end of shift.
14. Make sure to communicate with nurse regarding any questions or concerns pertaining to patients and their care.
15. Assist with Activity program as assigned.
16. Only one person from each hallway may be on break at any given time and you need someone who is assigned to your hallway to relieve you. Notify nurse when you leave for a break and when you return and who is responsible for the care of your patients.
17. Need to double check all suction canisters after emptying to make sure they function.
18. B&B Documentation every two hours success or failure of each attempt
19. Assist Licensed personnel when requested or needed.
20. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
21. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members and various other visitors to facility.
22. Must be able to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional staff.
23. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
24. Must be flexible and willing to incorporate new methods into existing nursing practices.
25. Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
26. Works throughout the nursing service area.
27. Attends and participates in continuing education programs (24 hours of Cont. Ed. Per year).

Room Neatness

1. Wipe off over bed tables and bedside tables.
2. All personal items put together and put away (basin in center bedside cabinet) medicated creams and ointments returned to licensed personnel.
3. No extra linen stockpiled on beds or furniture.
4. Wheelchairs in wheelchair building with their foot pedals on the wheelchair.
5. Wipe off all equipment and IV poles.
6. Vanderlift sling, urinals and graduates to go in bathroom racks and labeled.
7. Maintain neat and orderly environment
8. Provide patients with clean suction catheters and boats at 0400-1200-2000. Fill boats with sterile water.
9. Empty mist drain bags q shift at 0400-1200-2000.
10. Maintain bathrooms in clean and orderly fashion with all items labeled.
11. Maintain supplies in rooms at stock levels as indicated. Replenish at 2am.
12. Stock suction catheters at night (please make sure that each patient has the appropriate size in their drawer). See size posted on bulletin board.
13. Keep hallways clear of furniture, wheelchairs, extra equipment.
14. Always ensure that hospital is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. This includes all ancillary department rooms (x-ray, lab, playroom, rehab room, utility room, central supply), patient rooms and staff lounge.
15. Fill large volume nebulizers with sterile H₂O two times a shift.
16. All beds and privacy curtains must be away from doors.
17. Evening and night shifts make sure all doors are locked.
18. Emergency preparedness in your patient rooms. Be sure that you know where a flashlight is located at the beginning of your shift.
19. Neat wheelchair placement in wheelchair building.

Safe Environment

1. Assure all patient rooms have flashlights available.
2. Equipment is stored in a safe manner with plugs in red outlets as necessary.
3. All beds and privacy curtains are away from doors.
4. All outside doors and windows secured (locked) after 6 pm.
5. Staff member is aware of all fire safety, disaster, evacuation, code information.
6. Fire safety preparedness.

Admission/Discharge Preparation

1. Set up rooms for admissions. Ensure appropriate supplies and equipment.
2. Orient patient/family to room, hospital, laundry usage, call light etc.
3. When a patient is transferred or discharged, it is your responsibility to clean the room. so remove patient’s belongings and take it to the nursing office.
4. Return unopened supplies to Central for supply. Discard loose, opened supplies.
5. Complete belonging sheet and have family sign on admission and when family brings additional items to facility.
6. When admitting a patient make sure they are aware of hospital laundry usage and call light usage. Always introduce yourself. Be sure to complete clothing list and have patient or family to sign.
7. Weight and height on admission.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have certification as a CNA.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must maintain current BLS AND PEARS Certification.
• One year of experience is preferred. One year of pediatrics experience is preferred.
   

Physical Requirements

(With or without the aid of Mech. Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress on the job.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, children, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Be able to work with patients, families, visitors, personnel and government agencies under all circumstances.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients during an emergency situation.
• May be requested to work overtime.
• Subject to potential falls, odors, burns from equipment, and hazardous materials. Also, to potential exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions including TB, AIDS, and Hepatitis viruses.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of radiation and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must be able to work near other co-employees and concentrate efforts on tasks despite noise, interruptions and general commotion.

Salary : $23 - $26