Unit Support Specialist-CNA-ER

Work Status Details

: Full Time | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Exempt from Overtime

: Non-Exempt

Shift Details

: Three 0900-2100 shifts per week including every third weekend

Department

: Emergency Department | Reports To: RN Manager-ER

The mission of Faith Health is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.

Summary

The Unit Support Specialist/Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the Emergency Department assists the nurse in providing activities of daily living, personal needs, and comfort of patients as well as performs a wide variety of secretarial functions. The CNA works under the direction of the licensed nurse and adheres to department and hospital policies/procedures and regulatory requirements.

The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Each unit/job is unique and may include other tasks or duties that are specific to the unit and will be included as part of orientation. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups:

• Neonate (birth – 28 days)
• Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
• Pediatric/Child (1 year – 12 years)
• Adolescent (12 years – 18 years)
• Adult (18 years – 65 years)
• Geriatric (over 65 years)

• Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.
• Considers life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors.
• Provides necessary safety measures.
• Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making.

2. Contributes to the assessment of the health status of individuals including interactions of individua...