Certified Nursing Assistant - Pre-Op CNA

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse responsible for the patient and/or unit. The CNA may also serve as a Bedside Assistant, observing, interacting with, and providing care to patients requiring 1:1 supervision. This position provides compassionate, high-quality patient care, completes delegated care tasks, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, and documents care in the patient medical record. The role is based in acute care nursing and reports to the Unit Clinical Manager/Director.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program.
High school diploma or GED.
Active Washington certified CNA license.
Eligible to obtain Medical Assistant: Registered certification where applicable; application is completed during the hiring process.
Basic computer skills, including Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication, and password management.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform related assignments and tasks to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations.
Provide high-quality patient care in a caring and compassionate manner, complete tasks promptly, and report observed changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse.
Perform or assist with duties within the CNA Scope of Practice under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Provide care routines according to established nursing procedures to support patient comfort and safety.
Take and accurately record vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other applicable measurements; report variations from normal to the RN in charge.
Obtain finger-stick blood glucose when delegated by the RN, except in areas where this is prohibited.
Prepare patients for meals, assist with feeding when necessary, and distribute fresh water and other nourishment according to patient needs.
Assist patients with elimination needs.
Ambulate and transfer patients using proper body mechanics and patient safety techniques.
Assist the nurse with treatment procedures as needed.
Document accurately and promptly in the patient medical record.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff in accordance with hospital and unit policies.
Participate actively in quality improvement programs.
Follow Confluence Health and Central Washington Hospital/Wenatchee Valley Hospital policies and applicable unit standards.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.