Certified Nursing Assistant

About The Job

General Summary of Position

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality and safety standards and SPIRIT Values.

Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards.

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene including bathing, mouth care, dressing, skin care, positioning, feeding, ambulation, toileting, and range of motion activities.
• Aids in the measurement and documentation of patient's intake and output (I&O).
• Accurately takes and records patient's vital signs, height, weight, pulse oximetry, point of care and waived testing (e.g., finger sticks for glucose monitoring/Accucheck, urine dipstick, hemoccult), and other pertinent data or information in the patient's health record.
• Performs routine sterile and non-sterile treatments/activities identified by Unit/Hospital policy, inclusive of but not limited to: tube feedings, ostomy care, Foley Catheter care, perineal care, simple dressing changes, wound care, turning and positioning, postmortem care, and assistance with the application, maintenance, and removal of traction casts, splints, and exercise equipment.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and confidentiality and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services.
• Performs patient observation duty including 1:1 observation and safe application of restraints.
• Prepares patients to be seen by providers.
• Affords assistance to providers and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures.
• Rounds on all assigned patients based on established standards (e.g., hourly purposeful rounding).
• Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families including changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and other care team members as necessary.
• Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing shift.
• Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated.
• Participates in patient/family teaching as directed and responds to questions from patients, families, and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and respectful manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels, removing used meal trays, checking bed siderails and safety restraints, etc.
• Assists with environmental services support such as linen management, trash removal, and cleaning patient rooms as needed.
• Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges, transfers, and/or medical appointments.
• Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory, equipment, and supplies, etc., as required.
• Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms.
• Attends staff meetings, ongoing educational offerings, and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required. Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program required. One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
• Experience: Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. General health care experience in an acute care, long-term care, or other settings preferred. Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred. One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Licenses and Certifications: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from the relevant jurisdiction required. CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required. Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic math knowledge.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Pay

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.