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CNA
13 days ago Requisition ID: 1855
Salary Range: $20.71 To $23.81 Hourly
JOB TITLE:Certified Nursing Assistant
SUMMARY: A CNA performs duties related to patient care and comfort under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
- 1. Provides basic care as directed to include bathing, feeding, assistance with feedings, assistance with activities and hygiene.
- 2. Demonstrates proficiency in managing resources, following policies and procedures, utilizing equipment in a safe manner. Actively contributes to cost controls by managing time, resources and supplies effectively.
- 3. Documentation in the Patient Record will be legible at all times. Maintains accurate documentation as appropriate including graphic and I&O sheets.
- 4. Maintains positive and caring interpersonal relationships with patient, families, and fellow employees
- 5. Answers call lights and responds to patient requests promptly. Demonstrates competence in taking vital signs, measuring I&O, etc.
- 6. Ensures that utility room, kitchen, pantries, supply rooms and nurses lounge are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
- 7. Attendance at CPR Class and orientation are mandatory. Attends 75%, a minimum of six, unit staff meetings, and in-services.
- 8. Participates in QC/QI issues as required.
- 9. Keeps RN and LVN informed of changes in patients’ conditions or patients’ requests.
- Completes assignments given by team leader, cleaning, checking department equipment, etc.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1. Able to adapt to change in workload. Able to perform in a precise and accurate manner in handling priority tasks.
- 2. Care for the geriatric patient with knowledge and clinical skills of the aging process.
- 3. Care for the pediatric patient with knowledge and skills of the growth and development process.
- 4. Acts as patient advocate for patient rights by initiating and maintaining confidentiality, privacy and safety for the patient.
- 5. Accepts constructive criticism and incorporates suggestions into practice.
- 6. Supports and promotes safety standards, identifies risk situations and intervenes appropriately.
- 7. Knowledge and ability to apply ethical and legal principles to practice.
- 8. Current knowledge of Standard Precautions in dealing with potential exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
- 9. Organizes work and completes assignments in a timely manner.
- 10. Functions within limits of state Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
- 12. Other duties as assigned from time to time.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- 1. RN and LVN students after successful completion of the first semester of clinical training.
- 2. Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Current CPR certification.
- CNA license in the State of California
AGE OF THE POPULATION SERVED
Newborn Infant/Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric All X No Patient Care