CNA Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Full Time

Vibra Travels•Paducah, KY

About The Position

Performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, hygiene, and changing bed linens; collects non-invasive specimens and vital signs; and assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures within the scope of practice. Provides care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 years and over while respecting each patient’s rights, dignity, and individuality. Works as a team member, follows hospital and departmental policies and safety practices, protects patient confidentiality, and participates in required training, meetings, and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Previous patient care experience; experience in a hospital or long-term care facility is preferred.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Must comply with hospital and departmental policies, safety practices, confidentiality requirements, and attendance expectations.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulating, and assisting patients with bedpans, urinals, commodes, special equipment, appliances, and pre-operative and post-operative care.
Take and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, height, weight, intake, output, and other assigned patient care information.
Prepare patient units, rooms, supplies, and beds for admissions, surgical returns, transfers, emergencies, and discharges.
Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, back care, dressing, and changing bed linens.
Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove food trays, assist with meals or feeding, and document the percentage of diet consumed.
Perform quality controls on the assigned glucometer each shift.
Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds on assigned patients.
Provide care to patients in isolation and follow isolation protocols.
Distribute drinking water and other ordered nourishments to patients.
Assist Registered Nurses and/or Licensed Practical Nurses with treatment procedures.
Assist with and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Help patients handle and care for clothing and personal property, including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
Collect and transport specimens to the correct department.
Transport patients to and from departments as requested.
Report and, when appropriate, document patient care and assessment information, changes in patient condition or behavior, and unusual incidents to the responsible nurse.
Participate in and contribute to nursing care plans.
Provide post-mortem care and assist with transport as needed.
Help maintain a safe, clean environment by cleaning utility rooms and equipment, preparing equipment for disinfection or sterilization, reporting broken equipment or other problems, handling clean and dirty linen appropriately, and storing unit supplies.
Maintain professional interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel while protecting confidential patient information.
Attend assigned in-service education, scheduled staff meetings, annual competency assessments, and mandatory training.
Use supplies and linen carefully and efficiently and follow established charge procedures for patient charge items.
Follow hospital attendance, compliance, safety, patient safety, hazardous materials, bloodborne pathogen, and departmental policies and procedures.
Assist in orienting new employees and participate in performance improvement activities.
Recognize patient abuse concerns and follow policy for appropriate referrals or interventions.
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Nurse Manager or Nurse.