ASST, CERT NURSE

Kaiser Permanente•Clackamas, OR

26d

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant One works as a member of the nursing team under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CNA 1 assists in the provision of basic patient care as dictated by comfort and safety and in accordance with identified training and certification.

Responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization records and information.
Takes responsibility to keep informed of Departmental communications.
Coordinate with the Charge RN/ Supervising RN provide appropriate coverage when leaving the unit.
Obtains assignments from charge nurse/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift.
Notifies Charge RN/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift
Communicates patient care information so that standards of care are maintained.
Communicates with patient, family, and other staff in professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
Provide assistance to members or connects member with appropriate person as needed.
Maintains safety in use of all equipment.
Operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturers instructions and hospital policy.
Reports need for repair, removes and tags defective equipment and initiates repair request according to policy and procedure.
Identifies patients by checking identification band prior to performing duties.
Handles all hazardous waste in compliance with HazCom regulations.
Handles all infectious waste in compliance with Infection Control standards.
Performs appropriate role during Codes
Delivers all services in a manner which promotes patient comfort and safety.
Assists patient(s) and team members in safely lifting, transferring, turning, positioning ambulating and transporting.
Assists in the application of safety devices as assigned by the RN.
Performs delegated tasks as defined in the CNA1Scope of Duties:
Accurately measures and records vital signs and reports abnormal findings immediately to the supervising RN.
Collects and transports specimens when necessary.
Documents completion of delegated tasks on designated chart forms.
Reports observed change of patient condition to supervising RN.
Maintains safe, and comfortable environment for patients
Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner as assigned.
Collaborates with supervising RN to prioritize tasks according to situation and total assignment.
Remains adaptable to changes in the work environment and related assignments.