Certified Nursing Assistant (Per Diem)

Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an important member of the patient care team, supporting patients, nurses and also overall unit functioning. The CNA is responsible for helping create and maintain a safe, healing environment for our patients, and a healthy working environment for the care team. The CNA is expected to perform duties autonomously and also at the direction of the RN. The CNA reports to the Director of Patient Services. Responsibilities:

Assists patients as needed with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as feeding, dressing, and mobilizing. Attends to patient personal hygiene needs such as brushing teeth, bathing, and toileting. Repositions the patient for comfort and per protocol. Also, observes patients for changes in behavior or condition and notifies the nurse of same.

Takes patient vital signs, to include heartrate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, O2 saturation, and temperature, and reports to the RN any findings that are not "within normal limits." Monitors patient intake and output and notifies RN of abnormal increases or decreases. Documents all findings accurately and in a timely manner.

Supports a safe and healing environment for each patient by keeping rooms neat and tidy, and free from clutter. Ensures all patient safety interventions are in place at all times - such as keeping call light and patient belongings within reach of patient; bed/chair alarms are on and functioning; and/or all other patient specific interventions as directed by the RN

Assists RN to answer call lights quickly and determines how best to assist a patient. Rounds frequently on patients, assisting as needed. Ensures patient whiteboards are complete and updated. Assists the team in keeping patient belongings safe and accounted for.

Recognizes importance of customer service, is welcoming and friendly. Assists and guides visitors as needed, answers the phone with a professional manner and tone. Is sensitive to cultural differences and...