Certified Nurse Assistant STEPDOWN 7P-7A

Tj Samson Community Hospital • Glasgow, KY

91d

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse. The CNA is responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation and completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health, and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; and elimination needs.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma required or current high school student in pursuit of GED to be obtained within one calendar year.
• Certification indicating successful completion of a Nurse's Aide/Technician training and competency course preferred.
• BLS required.
• Knowledge of principles of patient hygiene, comfort, and safety measures.
• Previous experience as a patient care provider helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Performs treatment procedures under the direction of the registered nurse, such as application of therapeutic heat/ice.
• Measures temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height/weight, and intake and output and reports abnormal values to assigned nurse.
• Collects specimens of stool, urine, and sputum and transports to lab in a timely manner.
• Performs bedside blood glucose monitoring with the Accu-Chek Inform II.
• Assists with care such as positioning, lifting, and transferring patients with proper body mechanics and ambulating patients as directed by the assigned nurse.
• Transports patients as needed, such as to radiology, surgery, or another nursing unit.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment by leaving patient rooms in order, reporting equipment that is out of order, and cleaning equipment as needed.
• Answers telephone, call system, and greets visitors professionally, routing information received to the appropriate personnel.
• Contributes to the development of peers, colleagues, and others by sharing knowledge and skills, and providing constructive feedback regarding their practice.
• Promotes confidentiality and uses complete discretion when discussing information.
• Floats to other areas assigned, responding to floating requests with a positive attitude.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED