CNA (All Shifts)

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.  He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her Certification.  The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.  

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.           Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort.  Patient care includes, but is not limited to:

1.1.          Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL);

1.2.          Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;

1.3.          Assists patients with ambulation and transfers;

1.4.          Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed;

1.5.          Applies adaptive equipment as ordered;

1.6.          Cares for personal belongings;

1.7.          Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;

2.           Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;

3.           Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested;

4.           Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;

5.           Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;

6.           Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;

7.           Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;

8.           Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, as permitted by state regulation;

9.           Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan;

10.       Records patient's oral intake and output;

11.       Uses Point Click Care (PCC –POC) according to the Business Processes, if applicable;

12.       Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents;

13.       Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet Precautions as indicated;

14.       Participates in the orientation of new nursing assistants;

15.       Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor;

16.       Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;

17.       Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned;

18.       Cleans patient equipment as assigned;

19.       Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed, and assists with postmortem care;

20.       Assists with patient discharge as requested;

21.       Assists with the orientation of newly hired CNAs;

22.       Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;

23.       Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;

24.       Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;

25.       Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;

26.       Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;

27.       Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;

28.       Performs other duties as requested.