CNA Acute Care -Per diem

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers patient care under the direct supervision of the RN or LPN. This includes providing basic care to patients, as well as assisting with activities.

CNA will accurately and correctly use medical technology including the electronic health record (EMR/EHR).

CNA serve as a conduit between patients and nurses. CNAs must record and communicate information and any issues to medical staff, therefore accurate and effective communication skills are required.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• The CNA will adhere to all Mid-Valley Hospital policies and procedures and Washington State licensing laws without exception.
• The CNA has frequent contact with the public and often handles sensitive information and will maintain confidentiality.
• Obtains work assignment from RN and/or LPN at the beginning of shift and coordinates patient with her team leader throughout the shift. Notifies team leader of change in patient condition.
• Cares for all types of patients, i.e., neonatal, pediatric, psychiatric, geriatric, orthopedic, medical, surgical, detox, and cardiac.
• Uses personal protection equipment (PPE) correctly and appropriately.
• Takes accurate vital signs and reports all abnormal findings to RN.
• Maintains patient’s environment by keeping surrounding furniture neat and orderly.
• Works to maintain overall cleanliness of patient rooms and facility in general.
• Monitors supplies within department and completes accurate restocking according to set PAR levels while watching for any out dated supplies, each shift as often needed.
• Participates in safety, disaster fire protection programs.
• Assists patients with ambulation as needed, getting out of bed, transferring to commode, wheelchair or stretcher.
• Work aids may be, but not all inclusive, scissors, stethoscope, scales, carts, wheelchairs, traction bar.
• Assists with bathing the patient, i.e., bed bath, partial bath or shower, and personal care.
• Follows normal chain of command.
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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Reports to work in proper uniform/attire.
• Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
• Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensures the department manager has approved all scheduled overtime.
• Seek supervisor approval before working beyond scheduled hours that will result in overtime.
• Schedules all time off with supervisor’s approval.
• Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
• Performs all duties as assigned.
• Wears I.D. badge in a visible location at all times on hospital property.
• Protects I.D. and access badge and reports any issues or loss immediately to supervisor or to the Human Resource Department.

3. Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings and in email.

• Attends all mandatory in service on a timely basis as scheduled.
• Participates as an active team member at staff meetings.
• Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner.

4.Identifies own educational needs and maintains appropriate skill level through educational opportunities.

5.Exercise a commitment to practicing behaviors that are in agreement with the spirit of cooperation and reflect the values described in the Code of Mutual Respect and Professionalism.

6.Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees in a professional and courteous manner.

• Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Actively promote diversity and inclusion across organization for both patients and coworkers while avoiding any language or actions considered to be discriminatory or derogatory regarding race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
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