Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg

Conifer Health Solutions•Palm Springs, CA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides patient care to Med Surg patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Access to Patient Health Information is limited to treatment purposes. The role includes providing skin care, conducting hourly rounds, using braces and specialized patient equipment, supporting individualized plans of care, and helping maintain patient safety and rights. The CNA works with nursing staff, patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current California Nursing Assistant Certification, maintained at all times.
Ability to work with nursing staff, patients, and families.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained at all times.
Complete non-violent crisis de-escalation training (CPI) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Maintain current Nursing Assistant Certification.
Provide nursing care to Med Surg patients, including skin care and hourly rounding.
Use braces and specialized equipment required by patients.
Obtain and interpret information about patients’ needs, growth and development, and appropriate treatment.
Be aware of each patient’s individualized plan of care, including goals and interventions.
Provide information to the charge nurse to assist in developing and revising care plans.
Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Orient patients to the unit.
Report unsafe conditions and potential crisis situations to appropriate personnel or the nurse in charge.
Use universal precautions.
Make patient rounds and respond promptly to call-light requests for assistance.
Attend report at the beginning of the shift and assume responsibility for assigned patients.
Participate in designated performance improvement activities.
Communicate and cooperate courteously with patients, physicians, coworkers, and visitors, and provide assistance as needed.
Advocate for patients and uphold their rights.
Organize and provide care according to the plan of care, patient priorities, and scheduled activities.
Identify patient safety risks and provide and maintain for patient safety.
Obtain and document admission height, weight, and vital signs.
Take and record vital signs and patient weights according to physician orders or unit protocol.
Observe and document changes in patients’ appearance or behavior and report changes to the Registered Nurse.