Certified Nursing Assistant 2

Mercyhealth•Riverside, CA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant 2 provides patient care within the CNA’s educational scope and in accordance with standards of care, shift routines, and organizational policies and procedures. The role supports a clean and safe work and patient environment, responds to call lights, documents care, and maintains unit supplies. The CNA may float to different units according to patient care needs and participate in performance improvement activities. The position may also include training or precepting new partners in collaboration with the unit educator. The CNA performs or assists with specified patient-care procedures, including blood glucose monitoring in coordination with laboratory personnel; bladder scanning after completing competency training; connecting patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors; and managing collection devices such as ostomy or fecal management systems, indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes to suction, and surgical drains under the supervising RN’s direction. The role includes taking vital signs, manually measuring blood pressure, and reporting abnormal values to the supervising RN. Under the supervising RN’s direction, the CNA may discontinue indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices as appropriate. The position requires sound problem-solving, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills; professionalism; adaptability; dependability; punctuality; and attention to safety and security procedures. The job has no supervisory responsibilities. Mercyhealth describes itself as an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and more than 7,500 professionals.

Requirements

Completion of a CNA program.
Current CNA certificate in the applicable state.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Ability to perform the essential duties consistently and pursue training and development opportunities.
Problem-solving skills, including gathering information, reporting as appropriate, and remaining calm when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, listening without interrupting, managing conflict constructively, and remaining open to others’ ideas.
Professionalism, adaptability, dependability, punctuality, and ability to manage competing demands and frequent changes.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures and use appropriate equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as assigned and within the CNA’s educational scope, following standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Respond to call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
Document care provided according to standards.
Maintain a clean work and patient environment.
Scan, stock, and order supplies, and dispose of expired or damaged supplies.
Float to various units based on identified patient-care needs.
Participate in department or unit performance-improvement activities.
Train or precept new partners in collaboration with the unit educator.
Perform blood glucose monitoring in coordination with laboratory personnel.
Perform bladder scanning after completing the required training and competency check-off.
Attach patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors.
Manage collection devices and related care and output measures, including colostomy, ileostomy, or other fecal management systems; indwelling catheters; nasogastric tubes to suction; and surgical drains under the direction of the supervising RN.
Complete vital signs, including manual blood pressure measurement, and report abnormal values to the supervising RN.
Discontinue indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices as appropriate under the direction of the supervising RN.
Follow safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly, including lifts and gait belts for partner and patient safety.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, follow instructions and leadership direction, and complete tasks on time or communicate an alternate plan.