The Certified Nurse Assistant is responsible for assisting the patient care team and providing supportive direct patient care.
Job Relationships
Reports to the Operations Manager.
Principal Responsibilities
- Assist with daily patient care activities including taking vital signs, administering testing such as blood glucose, PT/INR, Urine Pregnancy, etc., and assist patients to dress and use the restroom.
- Clean and stock all exam and procedure rooms.
- Keep linens stocked and order inventory as needed.
- Assist nursing staff with patient care activities.
- Assist with restocking inventory.
- Clean and prepare exam tables and recliners for patient use.
- Empty linen and garbage as needed.
- Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs weighing up to 300 pounds.
- Able to push patients in a wheelchair weighing up to 300 pounds.
- Handles patient personal care needs and support in a timely manner.
- Documents care provided in clinical records.
- Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
- Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- High School graduate or GED required, plus successful completion of CNA training.
- Three to five (3-5) years' experience in a clinical setting/medical related field desirable.
Licenses/Certificates
- Registered in IL as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- CPR certification per American Heart Association guideline required within 30 days of hire.
- If working in the RCC: Food handler's certification required within 90 days.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Must possess manual dexterity to handle equipment and appliances.
- Must maintain professional behavior.
- Must maintain good physical health.
- Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
- Must be capable of stooping, bending, and lifting.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must appear well groomed.
Working Environment
- Conditions include potential exposure to blood and body fluids, and/or potentially hazardous materials.
- Occasional heavy lifting required.
PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA1