Description

POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant I/ Patient Care Unit

REPORTS TO: Registered Nurse on Duty/ Patient Care Unit Coordinator/Vice President of Nursing Services

FLSA STATUS: o non- exempt 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for administering direct patient care and performing any other duties deemed necessary to assure optimal patient care under direction and supervision of the professional nurse

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required
• Graduate of a Certified Assistant Training Program I 
• Current listing on NC State Registry
• CPR certification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
• Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness

TRAINING-Initial And Ongoing:

• Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
• Complete Hospice orientation program
• Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
• Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
• Maintain CPR certification

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in orienting new team members, as requested
• Participate in quality improvement program
• Adhere to strict confidentiality 
• Adhere to safety policy and practices
• Complete employee time record accurately per policy
• Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
• Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
• Complete annual TB screening
• Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation is submitted to human resources and keep current
• Maintain up-to-date documentation required andspecified in Hospice policy and procedure
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
• Assist patients to achieve maximum self-reliance in activities of daily living 
• Understand principles of nutrition and meal preparation in dying process 
• Follow all infection control procedures
• Administer daily care in an efficient safe manner:

- AM and PM care 

- Assist with ambulation

- Assist with diets/special nourishments 

- Cook breakfast for Kirkwood patients, as requested

- Dress and undress patients providing privacy 

- Change bed linen as needed 

• Perform duties safely and accurately, documenting results appropriately:

- Special skin care

- Collect specimens

- Intake and output

- Vital signs

- Enemas

- Other duties as assigned by charge nurse, within scope of responsibilities, as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing

• Allow patient and family members to express feelings and concerns 
• Refer problems or concerns to appropriate team member
• Observe patient’s condition and report immediately any problems, symptoms or unusual occurrences to RN
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient 
• Answer patient call light promptly 
• Accept and complete special assignments efficiently 
• Assist other staff in completion of their duties 
• Maintain constant vigilance over patients 
• Take necessary safety precautions: 

- Side rails up as necessary 

- Call light within reach 

- Bed in lowest position

• Maintain patient’s room in a neat, orderly manner with clear walking area
• Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked
• Assist with cleaning patient rooms, as needed
• Make provisions for patient and family privacy at all times 
• Assist in home care as directed by supervisor

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
• Visual acuity to read chart and physician’sorders
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity to manipulate patient care supplies
• With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
• Ability to sit as required to perform duties 
• Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
• Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and a state driver’s license