Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing Rehab
About The Position
Responsible for assisting licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. The Certified Nursing Assistant participates as a member of the health care team under the direction of a licensed nurse, as defined by applicable standards and authorized duties for Certified Nursing Assistants or Nursing Assistants. The role also assists with clerical functions, housekeeping, and patient transportation throughout the hospital. This position is at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland, a hospital known for specialty programs and clinical excellence, including cancer care, kidney transplantation, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, and rehabilitation.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification.
- Knowledge of statutes and regulations governing certified nursing assistant practice, and ability to function within its legal boundaries.
- Ongoing competency in technical skills and ability to perform tasks or procedures after presenting documented education and/or clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide care delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to meet client needs based on condition, development, and age.
- Participate in and implement the interdisciplinary plan of care as delegated.
- Organize and adapt the plan of care to account for patient or client needs, preferences, and routines.
- Demonstrate awareness of and reinforce priorities in the plan of care.
- Encourage self-care and independence as appropriate.
- Identify normal and abnormal mental function and use skills to address the needs and behaviors of cognitively impaired patients.
- Maintain the client’s environment by avoiding hazards, using restraints properly, and consistently following infection-control procedures.
- Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and communicate them accurately and promptly.
- Provide and maintain basic nutrition and oral fluid intake.
- Recognize emergencies and respond with knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Complete documentation according to guidelines.
- Assist with clerical functions, housekeeping, and patient transportation throughout the hospital.
- Maintain current certification and ongoing clinical competency, and perform duties within authorized scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
