Certified Nursing Assistant II-Acute

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 2) to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes performing routine tasks, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and collaborating with the nursing team to enhance patient experiences.

Qualifications

• CNA 2 Acute Care certification required.
• Maintains clinical knowledge and attends inservices.

Responsibilities

• Supports RN in patient care delivery.
• Obtains vital signs and reports observations.
• Collaborates effectively with the nursing team.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Technology Skills

Team Focus

Job description

Job Summary:

Works as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse on routine assignments within the authorized duties of the CNA 2 Acute Care. Tasks follow predetermined procedures with guidance and supervision as needed. Supports RN in patient care delivery, ensuring comfort and safety in accordance with training and certification.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Problem Solving: Tasks are fully defined; refers complex issues to RN.
2. Decision-Making: Uses judgment, accepts accountability.
3. Compliance Accountability: Supports organizational policies, maintains confidentiality, protects assets, acts ethically, and adheres to laws, regulations, and policies.
4. Communication Skills: Communicates effectively in writing and verbally, documents accurately, verifies understanding, and handles conflict constructively.
5. Service Orientation: Committed to service, contributes to positive patient experiences, respects diversity, and seeks assistance in sensitive situations.
6. Assessment or Observation Skills: Obtains vital signs, reports data and observations, and reports outcomes.
7. Critical Thinking Skills: Demonstrates problem-solving, resource identification, task prioritization, and understanding of key systems affecting care.
8. Technology Skills: Uses clinical information systems and equipment knowledgeably.
9. Knowledge: Attends inservices, maintains clinical knowledge, identifies learning needs, and stays informed on policies.
10. Legal & Ethical Responsibilities: Provides care within authorized duties, understands legal implications, complies with regulations, and respects cultural differences.
11. Team Focus: Collaborates effectively, demonstrates flexibility, supports team goals, and participates in unit activities.
12. Leadership & Change Management: Supports new ideas, change efforts, mentors new members, and acts as a resource.
13. Performs Tasks & Procedures: Competently performs assigned procedures such as vital signs, data gathering, specimen collection, applying treatments, and operating equipment.
14. Safety Practices: Promotes safety, reports hazards, maintains hazard-free environment, and follows emergency procedures.