CERT NURSING ASSISTANT

Status: PRN - As Needed

Shift: Operational hours - Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:30. Hours vary based on census

Exempt: No

Summary:

Provide direct and indirect patient care within any clinical area under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Provide one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of maintaining patient safety.

Other information:

EDUCATION:

1. Specialized or technical education required.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

1. Previous Experience Required:

The Nursing Assistant will be required to complete a checklist of skills. The unit director/manager or designee will keep this checklist. Only after the required skills have been demonstrated proficiently, will the Nursing Assistant be able to perform these duties independently.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

1. Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Louisiana

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Manual or Physical Skill Required:

Good mental health to work effectively with patients, families, physicians and other personnel.

2. Physical Effort Required:

Must have good physical health, capable of standing on feet for long periods of time, moving and lifting patients.

Strength: Medium Push: Occasionally Pull: Occasionally

Carry: Occasionally Lift: Occasionally Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide direct and indirect patient care at Infusion Therapy Services under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

2. Facilitate evaluation, treatment and final disposition of the patient by assisting the nurse assigned to the direct care of the patient.

3. Responsible for the clerical duties of the department as well as for maintaining patient records and supplies.

4. Assists with admitting new patients or reassessing previously admitted patients as direct and promote optimal flow through the department's unique health care delivery system.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Direct Patient Care:.

A. Assist with the plan of care for each patient.

B. Assist with the maintenance of quality care.

C. Assist with the collection of specimens and transport in accordance with the universal

Precautions.

D. Set up/Rooming patients for treatments

E. Assist the patient to their assigned room and help with undressing and gowning as needed

E. Vital Signs

F. May provide basic first aid under the supervision of a licensed nurse

G. Stock and maintain supplies in the patient care area

H. Assist with cleaning the patient treatment area and rooms after patients are discharged

I. Responsible for the neatness and cleanliness of the department as whole as well as individual patient rooms and treatment areas

J. Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.

2. CNA Clerical/Secretary Duties:

A. Maintain established levels of inventory

B. Answers the telephone and utilizes the established phone courtesy

C. Answers the nurse call system and utilizes the computer and fax machine correctly

D. Notifies the appropriate departments of physician orders and upholds interdepartmental relations.

E. Organizes and preserves the patient's electronic medical record as applicable to role

3. Patient Data Collection:

A. Facilitates clear communication between the waiting area, assessment area/triage area

and the patient's assigned nurse

1. Patient arrival

2. Patient location

3. Family members waiting with the patient

B. Obtain and document vital signs in the electronic medical record

C. Communicates vital sign information with the nurse

D. May utilize/assist with the application and removal of non-invasive monitoring equipment.

1. Pulse Oximeter

2. Non-Invasive blood pressure monitor

3. Nasal O2

4. Participate in educational programs.

A. Attend in-service programs as provided.

B. Attend unit meetings.

5. Maintain satisfactory communications.

A. Demonstrate clear and accurate lines of communications.

B. Demonstrate listening and understanding with verbal and non-verbal responses.

C. Demonstrate accuracy in verbal communication.

D. Maintain confidentiality of patient and Hospital.

E. Extend courtesy and consideration for others in interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.

F. Offer assistance and/or instructions to patients, physicians, families and co-workers in a courteous and attentive manner.

6. Maintain an employment record in accordance with Hospital policies.

A. Demonstrated professional manner in work setting.

B. Comply with attendance policies.

C. Adhere to acceptable dress code.

D. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of Hospital safety.

A. Knowledge of all Hospital safety codes and performs duties during both drills and actual emergencies.

B. Report unsafe conditions and incidents.

8. Responsible for the safety of others, company funds or property, and confidential information

9. Potential for exposure to blood/body fluids. Must adhere to universal precautions and wear appropriate PPE>

10. Perform other duties as required.