CNA (Nurse Aide)

Unit Notes

REQUIRED TO SUBMIT :

WA : CNA license REQUIRED IN HAND TO SUBMIT

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ER / MedSurg Tech

Contract Length : 16

EPIC Exp Required

Prefer 2 years of Critical Care Experience

Prefer 1 year of Trauma Level Experience

Covid - not required

Flu - vaccine, Medical or Religious exemption required (declinations are NOT accepted)

JOB OVERVIEW : Provides / assists the direct nursing care of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT : Department of Emergency Services or Critical Care

RESPONSIBLE TO : Unit Manager / Supervisor / Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse

PREREQUISITES :

1. WA CNA state required license in-hand

2. BLS certification.

3. Able to communicate effectively in English.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Good interpersonal communication skills in a diverse population.

2. Demonstrates ability to learn tasks and handle responsibility.

3. Demonstrates ability to follow direction / instructions.

4. Demonstrates skill in communication and customer relationships in a diverse population.

5. Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.

6. Complete HCA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain this certification throughout employment with VMC.

7. Demonstrates ability to conform to Valley Values which are teamwork, respect, community centered, compassion, quality & innovation.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS. ENVIRONMENT. AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

A. Generic Job Functions : See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

1. Provide / assist in the direct nursing care (within scope of practice) of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

2. Transport / escort patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, along with all support equipment necessary. i.e. IV pumps, oxygen tanks. Utilizes IV tote safety devices on stretchers and / or obtains appropriate help in difficult transports

3. Cleans and stocks treatment areas or patient rooms as necessary, requested, or assigned.

4. Cleans all used instruments and equipment before CS pickup.

5. Restocks supplies and linen in all rooms.

6. Cleans all equipment, etc.

7. Assists in keeping work areas, equipment and supplies clean and orderly as outlined by hospital policy.

8. Clean and stock linen cart, stock blanket warmer.

9. Clean medicine room refrigerator each month or as requested.

10. Clean Dirty Utility room and Clean Utility room on each shift.

11. Clean employee lounge and refrigerator as assigned.

12. Clean refrigerator and store room when needed, on any shift as assigned.

13. Each shift; clean assigned stretchers and wheelchairs. If any are missing, check floors and bring back to the department.

14. Each shift, check BP cuffs, flashlights, suction heads, restraints, etc. in the rooms. If any are missing, replace.

15. Clean and restock carts specific to the unit; Cast, OD, Burn, Eye, Pelvic, Trauma, Difficult Intubation, Line Cart.

16. Once a month, clean all cupboards and drawers in all rooms.

17. Daily - check outdated supplies.

18. Completed check list and account for supplies / equipment each shift.

19. Assists with admitting duties as needed including admission documentation. (Specific to unit)

20. Coordinates daily activities with the charge nurse or zone lead.