Certified Nurse Assistant

Purpose of Position/Summary

Accurately administers authorized medications and treatments. Conducts and assists with nursing programs as assigned. Provides a variety of tasks associated with the daily care and treatment of patients.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Administers and documents authorized medications and treatments per hospital policies and procedures.
• Reports side effects of medications to RN.
• Recognizes the potential need for a prn medication and reports the need to RN.
• Follows controlled substance procedures.
• Carrries out or assists with physical care of patients including bathing, feeding, taking vital signs, heights, weights and other activities of daily living as indicated.
• Maintains current CPR and Bridge Building certifications.
• Initiates and participates in therapeutic interventions by using principles of de-escalation, redirection and approved Bridge Building techniques for prevention and management of behavior.
• Escorts patients to and from therapies, and other areas of the hospital for treatment and programming.
• Escorts and/or drives patients to off-grounds appointments and activities.
• Observes patients physical condition and reports changes to the RN.
• Appropriately and accurately reports pertinent information, both verbal and written.
• Participates in conducting active treatment programs.
• Provides care according to treatment plan objectives and goals.
• Observes and accurately documents medical records and flow sheets, using proper format and terminology.
• Follows safety standards and precautions, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Safely demonstrates the ability to apply restraint and seclusion procedures per policy.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal therapeutically with adverse behavior.
• Recognizes psychiatric emergencies and intervenes appropriately.
• Completes unit housekeeping duties as assigned or indicated.
• Serves on hospital committees and work groups as requested.
• Attends required hospital or department in-services.
• Floating to other units is required.

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills are required.
• Maintain current CPR from AHA and Bridge Building certification.