CNA Med Surg - PRN
Uintah Basin Medical Center•Roosevelt, UT
About The Position
The Medical-Surgical Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential direct patient care and support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The CNA assists patients with daily living activities, promotes comfort and safety, and supports efficient unit operations in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred or required by the facility.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
- Professional conduct, appropriate work attire, and wearing an ID badge.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, administration, and staff.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, though it may be required by the facility.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and grooming.
- Obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, and intake and output as directed.
- Assist with patient mobility, ambulation, repositioning, and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observe and promptly report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
- Provide post-operative care support, including incentive spirometry reminders and mobility assistance.
- Assist with specimen collection and transport.
- Maintain patient rooms by stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness and safety.
- Respond to call lights and patient requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
- Support infection prevention, safety protocols, and patient privacy standards (HIPAA).
- Assist nursing staff with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Accurately document care provided in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Maintain professional appearance and conduct, wear appropriate clothing and an ID badge, and maintain an excellent attendance record.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff, and represent the organization positively and professionally in the community.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and HIPAA.
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