CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE PRN Med/Surg

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Supervised by: Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse

Job Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

Provides basic nursing care to   non-acutely ill patients within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice   that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.

Provides general aspects of care that   meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the   nursing assistant’s scope of practice.

Meets communication needs of   patients.

Demonstrates performance reflecting   the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant.

Performs other duties as assigned,   within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice.

Assists in admission, transfer and   discharge of patient.

Performs basic patient care   responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for   patient’s age.

Notifies appropriate licensed staff   when patient complains of pain.

Demonstrates ability to communicate   to the nurse any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the   pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.

Demonstrates ability to assist with   feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for   patient’s age and physical condition.

Provides explanation to patient and   family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope   of practice.

Demonstrates ability to perform   treatments and provide services within scope of practice.

Communicates appropriately and   clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.

Consults other departments as   appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s   needs.

Provides care appropriate to   condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general   population.

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

Supports and maintains a culture of   safety and quality.

Demonstrates an ability to be   flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Responds to patient in emergency or   physically distressful situations.

Treats patients and their families   with respect and dignity.

Interacts professionally with   patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of   care.

Maintains a good working relationship   both within the department and with other departments.

Meets current documentation standards   and policies and completes within shift.

Manages and operates equipment safely   and correctly.

Coordinates and supervises patient   care under the direct supervision of an RN.

Demonstrates knowledge of disease   entities.

Requirements

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is   neat and clean.

Maintains regulatory requirements,   including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization   standards.

Maintains and ensures patient   confidentiality at all times.

Maintains patient confidentiality at   all times.

Reports to work on time and as   scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty,   uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes inservices and returns in a   timely fashion.

Attends annual review and department   inservices, as scheduled.

Attends 12 staff meetings annually,   or reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes.

Represents the organization in a   positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance   improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational   policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and   goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements:

· Preferred High School graduate or equivalent.

· Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program.

· Current BLS certification.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

· Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds.

· This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.