Certified Nurse Assistant Full Time Nights

About the Role

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) provides direct patient care and supportive service under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CNA performs delegated tasks to assist patients with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, tracks patient’s intake and output, and ensures patient comfort and safety according to the patient’s plan of care while helping to maintain efficient unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) and reports abnormal findings to nursing staff promptly.
• Performs routine clinical procedures including blood glucose monitoring, blood drain management, urinary catheter management, and obtaining specimens as assigned.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding as necessary.
• Maintains safe, clean, and organized patient rooms, following infection control and safety protocols.
• Assists patients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning to promote comfort and safety.
• Responds promptly to call lights and requests for assistance.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to direct nursing staff utilizing appropriate lines of authority and in a timely and effective manner.
• Documents necessary records in the Electronic Health Record.
• Uses correct body mechanics when assisting with patient mobility.
• Uses budgeted supplies and equipment judiciously.
• Ensures a safe, supportive environment for patients and staff.
• Seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse when knowledge base and skill level are in question.
• Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement through hourly patient rounding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Models a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values by assisting in keeping a positive attitude within the unit and between departments.
• Presents self in a professional manner, including tone of voice, eye contact, and body language that models KSSH vision, mission, and values.
• Treats all patients equally in accordance with Patient Rights and acts on their behalf as the patient advocate.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy laws.
• Responsible for personal attendance and punctuality to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations of the department by facility policy.
• Maintains Kansas Nurse Aide Certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in good standing.
• Must complete annual competencies, in-service, and educational opportunities as required by the organization.
• Attends 75% of staff meeting opportunities; completes in-services and educational opportunities as requested.

Requirements

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the United States.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the state of Kansas.
• One year of CNA experience in an acute care facility or with acute care patients.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional customer service skills and compassionate demeanor.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care as well as basic computer skills to meet documentation standards.
• Orthopedic, neurological, or critical care experience preferred.

Environmental and Physical Requirements

The employee works in a temperature-controlled environment. Employees should be able to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting technique several times during their shift. Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching above head and below waist. Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, and exposure to infectious disease.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing, and sterile technique skills.
• Communication skills to interact with employees, patients, families, and physicians.
• Vision for near, far, and mid-range accommodation.
• Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.