What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Acute position at Republic County Hospital?
JOB TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurses Aide
REPORTS TO: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse/ Department Manager
JOB SUMMARY: The CNA/NA is a professional caregiver who provides direct and indirect care activities under direct supervision.
Day Shift: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., weekend rotation required
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: CNA/NA responsibilities include but not limited to:
Prepare unit/patient room for receiving a patient/resident for admission
Provide personal care assistance including: bathing, hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and ambulating
Obtain and document vital signs, weight and intake/output as directed
Document accurately daily activities and pertinent information
Make regular rounds to assigned patients, anticipate their needs, and answer and respond to call lights in a timely manner
Transport patient/resident as necessary
Provide postmortem care when necessary
Work with other team members to turn and transfer patients as directed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills- Ability to multitask, Excellent Time Management, Critical Thinking, Adaptable to ongoing changes in healthcare, Able to identify and follow protocols
Experience
Prefer but not required a minimum of one year clinical experience in a hospital setting
Education
High School graduate (or equivalent) or high school student with an interest in health care profession.
Registration/Certification
Current CNA licensure in the state of Kansas or enrolled in a CNA class
CPR certificate