PRN- Certified Nursing Assistant

Cleveland Area Hospital•Cleveland, OK

23h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides general nursing care in collaboration with R.N.s, L.P.N.s, other C.N.A.s, and multidisciplinary team members. The role provides physical and psychosocial support to patients of all ages, genders, cultures, and backgrounds, as well as their friends and families. The C.N.A. implements the plan of care to deliver efficient, effective, quality patient care under the oversight of other personnel, including L.P.N.s and R.N.s. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care and adherence to facility policies and the rules and regulations of Cleveland Area Hospital and the State of Oklahoma. The position includes patient-care, teamwork, and administrative responsibilities. The C.N.A. communicates with patients, families, and colleagues; collects and documents objective assessment data; assists with examinations and procedures; and follows universal precautions. The C.N.A. also supports team training and communication, follows organizational policies and confidentiality standards, contributes to performance improvement and education, and maintains economical and efficient nursing care in a clean and safe environment. Equipment listed for the position includes a computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, gloves, shoe covers, gowns, respirator, and goggles/face shield.

Requirements

Hold a current C.N.A. license and be in good standing with the Nurse Aide Registry.
Hold BLS certification.
Be able to handle multiple priorities.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and Cleveland Area Hospital policies when accessing confidential patient records.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and implement the patient’s plan of care under the oversight of R.N.s and L.P.N.s.
Communicate with patients, families, and team members, and serve as a patient advocate, resource, and contact person.
Provide basic patient and family education on age-appropriate self-care and identified learning needs.
Collect and document objective assessment data, including vital signs and weight.
Remain calm and professional during busy periods and emergency situations.
Assist with examinations and procedures as requested.
Use universal precautions when obtaining specimens and delivering patient care.
Participate in training, orientation, competency assessment, and education of new employees.
Communicate effectively with R.N.s and L.P.N.s and contribute to a positive working climate and team performance.
Arrive on time, work scheduled shifts, and badge in and out appropriately.
Follow organizational policies, certification and licensure requirements, HIPAA, confidentiality standards, patient rights, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Stay current with organizational communications and directives and support the organization’s mission and strategic initiatives.
Demonstrate service excellence and maintain economical, efficient nursing care in a clean and safe environment.
Participate in performance improvement activities, meetings, and education, and contribute to strategies for improved operations and patient care.
Perform other duties as required.