CNA - Med Surg Days

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with the use of a lifting aid. Also subject to bloodborne pathogens at all times in patient care. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents). COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to: · OCH Code of Conduct · OCH Policies and Procedures · Scope of Practice within License/Certification. · HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards · Workplace Safety · Mandatory Training · Annual Compliance Education ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs designated tasks for patients in all age groups in acute care setting as well as swing bed patients as assigned by Charge Nurse; may include feeding, bathing, oral care, positioning, ambulating, and transporting.

May perform basic monitoring to include temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P, and I & O.

Obtains linens, makes beds, and keeps patient environment neat, clean and safe.

Attends to the patient’s comfort and keeps nurse in charge of patient care informed of patient’s needs and or changes in condition.

Tasks are performed in accordance to hospital and nursing policies and procedures as well as legal compliance policies.

Nursing Assistants must have good communication skills and support teamwork in the delivery of patient care as well as demonstrate customer relations consistent with the hospital’s purpose, vision, and values.

Demonstrates age-appropriate skills in completing assigned patient activities

Transports patients for admission, transfer and dismissal in a safe and timely fashion.

Lifts, turns, and positions the patient in bed and chair, assuring correct body alignment and assists with transfer or ambulation as requested.

Places I & O record at the bedside as assigned and accurately records intake and output.

Empties foley catheter bags and records urinary output at end of shift. Empties other drains as assigned and records amount correctly.

Collects specimens as assigned using correct procedure. Labels in front of patients.

Transports specimens to the lab as assigned according to established policy.

Observes and records vital signs accurately and in a timely manner as assigned.

Obtains weight and height on patients as assigned and/or according to policy.

Makes beds neatly and straighten the patient’s area as indicated. Keeps environment safe.

Accurately and promptly reports changes in patients’ condition to the appropriate nurse.

Appropriately bathes patients and provides skin care as indicated by patient’s condition or as assigned by nurse. Attends to other personal care needs, such as shaving, hair washing if patient’s condition and patient’s provider allows.

Demonstrates competency in performing assigned procedures. (Enemas, hot-cold compresses, soaks, intermittent compression stockings, etc.)

Prepares patients for meals and delivers and sets up meal trays. Feeds patients as indicated according to policy and procedure and records % eaten in medical record.

Provides fresh water to assigned patients.

Turns assigned bed patients every two hours at a minimum when unable to turn self.

Provides for patient privacy during any treatment and throughout hospitalization.

Provides supplies and/or performs oral care to patients.

Takes necessary safety precaution of lowering bed position, locking bed rollers, raising bed rails, position call lights, keeping personal items near patient reach as indicated.

Reports any faulty equipment and infection or safety hazards to the Charge Nurse on the unit.

Uses equipment and supplies in safe, efficient manner. Charge capture methods utilized according to established processes.

Event reports completed as required by policy; may request assistance of Charge Nurse. Timeliness of completion is to be as soon as possible after the occurrence, but no later than by the end of the shift being worked.

Knows and responds appropriately to all emergency codes. Reports to assigned area during disaster drill or disaster and carries out assigned functions in timely manner.

Knows and utilizes proper body mechanics.

Reports any Environment of Care hazards/risks to the Charge Nurse.

Aware of segregation of waste.

Assists other personnel in reducing clutter in the work environment – carts, equipment in the hallway to be on wall opposite the nursing station.

Applies safety guidelines as appropriate for specific patient (age appropriate – pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, surgical, etc.). Assures patient identification bands are on, Kanga bands on pediatric patients.

Makes appropriate requests to Charge Nurse for supplies or equipment needs.

Accountable for ensuring patient safety during the course of performing duties.

Pain managementQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months). REQUIRED: n/a PREFERRED: n/a EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: n/a PREFERRED: One year experience as nurse’s aide. OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: Active CNA license in the state of Kentucky, or one year experience as nurse’s aide. BLS provider or obtains within six months of hire.