Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Orthopedics

Responsibilities

• Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
• Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
• Runs errands for the unit as required.
• Affordably provides support to licensed personnel in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.
• Replenishes patient rooms with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
• Performs unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
• Identifies and reports obvious changes in the patient's condition promptly to the nurse in charge.
• Assists with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
• Keeps unit supplies organized and in an orderly fashion.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Communicates effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
• Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.

Requirements

• CNA License in state of employment required.
• BLS required.