Certified Nursing Assistant

Primary Function

Under supervision, the incumbent is responsible for a variety of nursing assistant duties established by the Nurse Supervisor. Under supervision, he/she is responsible for following the plan of care established by the nurse assessing the patient. The Nursing Assistant assists in performing and providing nursing care, duties, and tasks for patients of all ages.

Job Description

• Recognizes and reports to the registered nurse or medical provider abnormal findings related to vital signs, clinical signs and symptoms, and laboratory findings.
• Implements Nursing Care Including, But Not Limited To:
  • Takes and records vital signs and reports deviations to the registered nurse.
  • Auxiliaries patients with daily living activities, i.e., bathing, oral hygiene, changing bed linen, feeding, etc.
  • Collections specimens (urine, stool, and sputum).
  • Completes finger stick glucose monitoring.
  • Maintains intake and output, including monitoring IVs.
  • Documents vital signs and other medical data to the appropriate record.
  • Initiates appropriate resuscitative measures in an emergency.
  • Operates a variety of specialized medical equipment, such as suction pumps, oxygen equipment, automatic BP cuffs, and oxygen saturation units, etc.
  • Recognizes malfunctioning and unsafe equipment and initiates corrective action.
  • Initiates appropriate action when safety measures are required to protect patients.
  • Maintains a safe environment through the practice of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation, medical waste/chemical management and containment.
  • Isolates infected patients.
  • Cleans patient contact areas and equipment according to policies and OSHA regulations.
  • Promotes patient advocacy and confidentiality.
  • Directly observes and evaluates patient care.
  • Participates in ongoing nursing quality assurance program.

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge and skill to perform basic clinical nursing care to acutely ill patients and assist patients in their daily living activities.
• Knowledge and skill to assist the care provider in treatment and examinations performed in the ER setting.
• A practical knowledge of performing prescribed treatment plans such as dressing changes or soaks.
• Knowledge of proper handling and collection of specimens, performing vital signs and recognizing abnormal values.
• A basic knowledge of diseases and illnesses and the ability to recognize and report changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse.
• A practical knowledge of the medical facility's organization and services, the basic rules and regulations governing visitors and patient treatment, and practical knowledge of standard procedures, medical records, and medical terminology.
• A thorough knowledge of recording and documenting medical information.
• Knowledge and skills in operating specialized medical equipment, such as suction pumps, oxygen equipment, etc.

Education/Experience

• High school graduate or GED.
• Successfully completed an accredited program in Nursing Assistant.
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be substituted, is required of the position.
• Preference given to applicants who have specialized training in CNA.
• No experience required of position, will provide training.
• Proficiency rated at 6 weeks.