Job Description

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Functions

Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.

Perform basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.

Assist patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.

Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.

Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.

Documents relevant patient care data

May provide clerical support to the unit; doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Accredited Program Required: Certified Nursing Assistant.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in an acute care facility 

Required: Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program 

Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

Credentials

Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington OR Registered Nurse Assistant - Washington

Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

Skills

Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co-workers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians. (Required)

Must be well organized, flexible and able to function effectively and independently as assigned. (Required)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (Required)

Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills. (Required)

Excellent communication skills (Required)

Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette and customer service skills (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.