Overview
QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Nurse Assistant certification mandatory. Current CPR card.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Nurse Assistant is a nursing employee at the basic level of
responsibility. The Certified Nurse Assistant carries out tasks supportive and complementary to nursing
practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Perform routine duties accurately.
2. Perform treatment procedures such as enemas, dulcolax suppositories, surgical skin preparations, and application of icepacks and heat while assuring patient comfort.
3. Participate in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of patients.
4. Take and record vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable in an accurate and precise manner.
5. Prepare patients for meals and assist in feeding if necessary. Distribute water and other nourishments according to patients’ needs.
6. Make rounds willingly, anticipate patient’s needs, and respond to patient call lights promptly.
7. Assist with or transport patients as necessary.
8. Collect specimens, label properly, and transport to proper area in a timely manner.
9. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment with well stocked supplies and functioning equipment. Report any malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel.
10. Follow nursing care plan observing established policies and procedures to assure proper treatment and care of patients.
11. Report any observed change in patients’ conditions or behavior to the appropriate personnel.
12. Assist in orientation of new personnel to the unit and other Certified Nurse Assistants.
13. Establish good rapport with patients, families, and visitors, while respecting patients’ rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.
14. Provide proper notification for absence and tardiness; punctual at start of shift.
15. Observe hospital dress code and wear identification name badge.
16. Demonstrate an understanding of emergency situations and response plans.
17. Attend mandatory meetings and a minimum of 24 hours’ in-service education annually.
18. Responsible for observing safety precautions.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.
20. If trained as a Ward Clerk, may perform ward clerk duties(see Ward Clerk job description).
21. Follow all general and departmental safety, security, and health policies and procedures. Utilize all safe work practices for department.
EOE
Minimum Education and Experience