CNA Acute; Part-Time, Night Shift

Job Summary

Works as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse on assignments that are routine in nature and within authorized duties of the CNA Acute Care. Tasks performed have predetermined procedures and guidance and supervision is provided as needed. Position supports RN in patient care delivery as dictated by comfort and safety and in accordance with identified training and certification.

• Problem Solving:
  Work tasks are fully defined. Refers more difficult issues to RN.
• Decision-Making:
  Uses judgment to perform tasks. Accepts accountability for own actions.
• Compliance Accountability:
  Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility by maintaining privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non‑compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates effective written/verbal communication. Documents and relays messages or instructions accurately. Reports patient information on a timely basis. Verifies understanding of information and asks for clarification when necessary. Documents accurately to reflect understanding of assigned tasks. Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively.
• Service Orientation:
  Demonstrates a commitment to service. Contributes to a positive patient care experience. Anticipates the customer’s desires and takes proactive steps to meet those needs. Recognizes the diversity and cultural norms of the individual. Seeks assistance when needed in culturally sensitive situations.
• Assessment or Observation
  
  Skills:
  
  Obtains vital signs and collects data; reports values outside given parameters. Reports observations and outcomes of assigned nursing care tasks.
• Critical Thinking
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates the ability to problem solve, identify resources and use them when confronted with a problem, prioritize assigned tasks and seek assistance appropriately, and understand how Kaiser Permanente key systems affect services and quality of care.
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems related to assignments and technical knowledge of clinical procedures and use of special equipment as assigned.
• Knowledge:
  Attends mandatory in services related to patient care and others as appropriate. Displays clinical knowledge appropriate to education/training and assigned tasks. Assists in identifying own learning needs and seeks assistance when doing an unfamiliar task. Maintains awareness of organizational policies and procedures.
• Legal & Ethical Responsibilities:
  Provides care within the limits of authorized duties for CNA Acute Care, demonstrates knowledge of legal responsibilities, and adheres to government, state, or regulatory agencies. Supports KP policies, Principles of Responsibility, HIPAA, and ethical practices with respect to cultural, social and ethnic differences.
• Team Focus:
  Interacts effectively with all members of the healthcare team, demonstrates flexibility, collaborates, supports team goals, assists others with patient care activities, maintains an acceptable attendance record, and participates in unit‑based activities.
• Leadership & Change Management:
  Identifies and supports new ideas, supports change efforts, mentors new team members, and acts as a resource to others.
• Performs Tasks & Procedures (Implementation):
  Performs assigned tasks competently and demonstrates operational knowledge of procedures, therapies, special tests and equipment within scope of knowledge and training. Vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure (manual and electronic), pain level, pulse oximetry, warm and cold therapies and compresses, ice bags, heated soaks, sitz baths, newborn hearing screening, electrode and lead placement, bladder scanning, capillary blood glucose testing, ECG, occult blood testing, ointments, pediculicides, sequential compression devices, CPM machines, incentive spirometry, ostomy care, urine specimen…