CNA
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and/or licensed professional nurse, a nurse aide may participate in direct patient care, selected treatments, documentation of observations and care given, and the reporting of patient’s signs, symptoms, and condition. Contributes to the patient’s physical comfort and helps patient in completing daily activities of living in a safe manner. The CNA functions as an integral part of the nursing team. All tasks must be performed in compliance with established policies and procedures of Allen Parish Hospital and supervised by the LPN and RN.
Requirements
- Must have current CNA certification.
- Must have current BLS/CPR certification.
- Must have current TB test.
- Must have current physical exam.
- Must have current drug screen.
- Must have current background check.
- Must have current immunization records.
- Must have current voiding records.
- Must have current physical exam.
- Must have current TB test.
- Must have current drug screen.
- Must have current background check.
- Must have current immunization records.
- Must have current voiding records.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
- Experience with electronic health records is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Listens to shift-change report and obtains assignments for patient care from the RN or LPN.
- Answers patient call lights promptly and courteously.
- Distributes and collects meal trays, monitors food and fluid intake and records accurately and appropriately.
- Provides between-meal nourishments, water, etc.
- Feeds patient requiring help and maintains and elevated HOB throughout the feeding process.
- Knows correct procedures when caring for isolation patient as well as setting up isolation.
- Transports patient to treatment unit, etc., and assists patient to ambulate and/or exercise.
- Obtains vital signs (respirations, temperature, blood pressure, pulse) and daily weights per routine and as assigned.
- Obtains intake and output information as well as notes BM(s) and voiding(s).
- Reports unusual conditions or reactions to RN.
- Maintains satisfactory physical environment in patient’s room and does not utilize/store excess linens in the patient room.
- Spends time with and listens to patients and/or their families.
- Changes patient’s bed linens.
- Collects and bags soiled linen and appropriately places it in designated bins.
- Performs treatments as directed by the RN with appropriate training such as sitz baths, hot and cold compresses, and daily catheter care.
- Accurately, timely, and appropriately documents information in the patient’s chart.
- Keeps, supply cart, central supply closet, employee break room, linen closet, nurse’s station, and locker areas clean and tidy.
- Runs errands and retrieves supplies.
- Reports leaving work area to the RN.
- Attends and participates in required monthly staff meetings (according to employment status), in-services, select committees, and annual hospital orientation.
- Knows CPR, disaster, safety, and fire plans.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Assists with admissions, transfer, and discharge process courteously and promptly.
- Promotes teamwork by interacting and communicating with fellow employees in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
- Exemplifies, promotes, and practices the Allen Parish Hospital core values and mission.
Benefits
- Overtime pay (approved prior to working)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
