CNA

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

23d

About The Position

A Nursing Assistant performs duties related to patient care and comfort under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. This role involves providing basic care, managing resources, maintaining accurate documentation, fostering positive relationships, responding to patient needs, and ensuring a clean and orderly environment. The position requires attendance at mandatory training and meetings, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and communication of patient condition changes to the RN and LVN. Additional responsibilities include adapting to workload changes, caring for geriatric and pediatric patients, acting as a patient advocate, accepting constructive criticism, promoting safety, and adhering to ethical and legal principles. Knowledge of Standard Precautions and the ability to organize work efficiently are essential. The CNA functions within the limits of the state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies. Specific training is provided for CNAs caring for Joint Replacement patients.

Requirements

RN and LVN students after successful completion of the first semester of clinical training.
Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.
Current AHA BLS certification.
CNA license in the State of California.

Responsibilities

Provides basic care as directed to include bathing, feeding, assistance with feedings, assistance with activities and hygiene.
Demonstrates proficiency in managing resources, following policies and procedures, utilizing equipment in a safe manner. Actively contributes to cost controls by managing time, resources and supplies effectively.
Maintains accurate documentation as appropriate including graphic and I&O sheets.
Maintains positive and caring interpersonal relationships with patient, families, and fellow employees.
Answers call lights and responds to patient requests promptly. Demonstrates competence in taking vital signs, measuring I&O, etc.
Ensures that utility room, kitchen, pantries, supply rooms and nurses lounge are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
Attendance at CPR Class and orientation are mandatory. Attends 75%, a minimum of six, unit staff meetings, and in-services.
Participates in QC/QI issues as required.
Keeps RN and LVN informed of changes in patients’ conditions or patients’ requests.
Completes assignments given by team leader, cleaning, checking department equipment, etc.
Able to adapt to change in workload. Able to perform in a precise and accurate manner in handling priority tasks.
Care for the geriatric patient with knowledge and clinical skills of the aging process.
Care for the pediatric patient with knowledge and skills of the growth and development process.
Acts as patient advocate for patient rights by initiating and maintaining confidentiality, privacy and safety for the patient.
Accepts constructive criticism and incorporates suggestions into practice.
Supports and promotes safety standards, identifies risk situations and intervenes appropriately.
Knowledge and ability to apply ethical and legal principles to practice.
Current knowledge of Standard Precautions in dealing with potential exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
Organizes work and completes assignments in a timely manner.
Functions within limits of state Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
CNA’s who provide care to Joint Replacement patients will receive 1 hour of ortho/joint replacement specific education yearly.
Other duties as assigned from time to time.