CNA- PCU

Responsibilities:

• Follows department procedures for receiving and giving change of shift report.
• Makes rounds on all assigned patients immediately after report.
• Maintains tidiness of patient rooms and “on-stage” public areas.
• Takes full set of vital signs and other allowed observations as authorized by RN and documents results promptly and accurately. Immediately reports significant vital signs and/or changes in vital signs to RN.
• Performs authorized duties and assists patients with activities of daily living as appropriate for age, developmental level, and condition.
• Demonstrates effective time management for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates professionalism during all levels of interaction with patients, medical staff, colleagues and patient families/significant others.
• Written communication is accurate, complete, legible, and timely.
• Answers telephone and patient calls promptly and courteously using proper etiquette. Takes accurate telephone messages and follows up verbally and/or in writing on all calls in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Must be able to withstand constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 lbs. or more, push/pull regulation hospital equipment, occasional sitting. Must be able to function during periods of stress, and exposure to trauma and/or disease and have the requisite visual, auditory and fine motor skills.
• CNA Certificate