Certified Nursing Assistant PRN - Assisted Living St. Catherine's

FMOLHS•Madison, MS

19d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs patient care activities and related nonprofessional services to support patients’ personal needs and comfort. The role assists with cleaning, feeding, preparation for treatment, vital signs, bed linens, treatment supplies, and other patient care duties. Work follows established guidelines and is performed under close supervision. The position provides daily living assistance, supports patient admission, transfer, discharge, meals, transportation, and treatment, and maintains a safe, clean, comfortable care environment. The CNA documents patient information, reports changes in patient condition, assists nursing personnel and physicians as directed, and participates in quality and staff education activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CNA licensure.
Communication skills.
Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient units, rooms, and beds; assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge.
Take and record patient temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake-output measurements as directed; document information in CIS and report unusual incidents or changes in condition or behavior.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and general care, including bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, positioning, pre- and post-operative care, and bedpan use.
Prepare patients for meals, serve food, and feed patients when needed.
Transport patients to and from designated hospital areas, verify identification bracelets before transport, and interact respectfully with patients, families, and coworkers.
Retrieve medications from the pneumatic tube system or pharmacy and deliver them to the nurse or place them in a secure location as directed by the nurse manager.
Answer call lights and assist with personal hygiene, dressing, ambulation, and other daily activities; maintain an attractive, comfortable, and safe patient environment.
Clean rooms and equipment; prepare items for sterilization and disinfection; report damaged equipment and other problems; handle linen and supplies properly.
Provide input for end-of-shift reports and CIS documentation, and participate in unit quality assurance programs.
Use equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources prudently and efficiently.
Participate in staff education, approved continuing education, and specialized skills training to improve performance.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, tests, and procedures as directed by a Registered Nurse.
Collect and transport patient specimens to the laboratory when necessary.
Assist with patient rehabilitation under Registered Nurse supervision and according to the patient’s care plan.
Run interdepartmental errands for nursing personnel, such as transporting specimens or picking up medications from the pharmacy.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.