CNA - Telemetry - 4G - FT - Night

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

7d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) functions within the Scope of Practice outlined by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The C.N.A assists the Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team in the safe delivery of quality patient care, while supporting unit operations. This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

CNA Certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing as required by Health Occupations Article Title 8-6A-01.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies and equipment.
Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
Skills and abilities to perform all job description duties according to the age specific patient population served by their department.

Responsibilities

Collect and record routine health data, including cultural, religious, and socioeconomic background and activities of daily living.
Orally report health status data as required by the nurse.
Provide feedback to the nurse regarding the nurse-directed plan of care being implemented and the patient’s expressed wishes concerning the plan of care.
Provide assistance with activities of daily living as delegated by the nurse, including bathing, mouth care, hair care, shaving, skin care, repositioning patients, ensuring patients are out of bed and ambulated, and assisting with meals, nourishments, and beverages.
Perform interventions as delegated by a registered nurse, including hourly rounding (4 P’s: Pain, Potty, Personal Needs, Possessions), blood glucose testing, vital signs, pulse oximetry, height, weight, SCD’s, indwelling urinary catheter removal, indwelling peripheral intravenous catheter removal, simple wound care to uncomplicated healing surgical wounds, and/or other equipment required by each department.
Record routine data and care provided on appropriate documents.
Identify the need for assistance and request assistance when unsure about a condition, how to perform an activity, or working in a new practice setting.
Report the patient’s response and progress to the nurse at designated times and/or when there is a change in the patient’s condition.
Participate in quality of care activities, performance self-appraisal, continued learning, collaboration, and completion of appropriate delegated assignments.
Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations regarding client confidentiality and privacy rights, directing all patient requests for information to the nurse.
Advocate for the patient by reporting concerns, needs, and information to the nurse and collaborating with other health care team members.
Reinforce the nurse’s health teaching in accordance with facility and employer direction, reporting patient response and requests for additional information.
Complete mandatory education requirements for the hospital and department.
Assist in orienting new employees to the department.
Stay informed of unit/hospital events by reading minutes or attending staff meetings.
Serve on committees and projects as necessary.
Comply with all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations governing Certified Nursing Assistant practice.
Comply with the C.N.A. code of ethics in accordance with COMAR 10.39.07.
Perform safely and competently all activities as assigned or delegated.
Keep the department clean and orderly (kitchen, soiled utility room, clean utility room, etc.).
Float to other units as assigned.
Transport patients as needed.
Perform the duties of a patient care companion as assigned.