Certified Nursing Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE:
Assists in the provision of direct or indirect patient care as delegated by a nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing experience is preferred
• Must complete and pass a 75 hour nursing assistant course
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performance

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:

• Calculator
• Computer and printer
• Fax and copy machine
• General office materials/supplies
• Information Systems
• Telephone system
• All Patient Care Equipment within scope of CNA
  • Lifts, beds, monitors, computers, oximeters, pneumatics, CPM, etc.

SECURITY/ACCESS:

• Will have access to the facility 24 hours a day.
• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides assistance to nursing staff as directed.

• Takes vital signs and records as necessary.
• Measures and records intake and output on patients when ordered to do so; including emesis, hemovac, suction canisters, T-tubes, voided urine and foley cath outputs.
• Collects specimens in proper containers with proper labels, as directed.
• Provides personal care for inpatients and outpatients as necessary, including oral care, bathing, combing hair, etc).
• Changes linens on patients beds.
• Gets patients out of bed and helps them to chair/wheelchair as needed.
• Ambulates patients as ordered, with walker or gait belt, if necessary.

2. Observes the patient at regular intervals, answers lights promptly, and documents on work sheet or verbally, information the Charge Nurse should know.

• Reports to the Charge Nurse any observations and/or symptoms indicative of patients changes and adverse reactions to treatments and/or response of complaints in a prompt manner.
• Reports care for assigned patients.

3. Admits, dismisses and transfers patients as directed by Charge Nurse.

• Explains procedures to patients and documents observations.

4. Helps to set priorities when delivering nursing care.

• Maintains knowledge of location for needed equipment and supplies.
• Restocks supplies as needed.
• Reports equipment needing repairs.
• Cleans and stores equipment when no longer needed.

5. Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patients medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.

6. Participates in FCH committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.

7. Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of FCH operations and requirements of the FCH Compliance Program. Including but not limited to:

• The Compliance Policy.
• Completes all on-line training annually and as assigned.
• All department and organization-wide policies.
• Considers the impact of regulations such as Critical Access Hospital requirements, along with Federal and State of Nebraska regulations and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance.

8. Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

• Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
• Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.
• Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Standards of Service Excellence

1. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Standards of Professional Courtesy and Respect which include:

• Communication & Interaction
• Customer Service & Respect
• Teamwork
• Telephone Communication
• Safety, Pride &Ownership
• Professional Appearance

2. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Core Values 1-12 which include:

• Authenticity
• Integrity
• Awareness
• Courage
• Perseverance
• Faith
• Purpose
• Vision
• Focus
• Enthusiasm
• Service
• Leadership

ESSENTIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.