Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.  

Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.  

Assists patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge. 

Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to: 

Monitoring of vital signs 

Measurement of height and weight 

Specimen collection  

Skin preps/scrubs such as chlorohexidine (CHG) bathing 

Catheter care 

Capillary blood glucose checks 

Simple wound care 

Range-of-motion exercises 

Drain care 

Assist patients with routine activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation as outlined in plan of care  

Maintains an effective clinical work environment including but not limited to cleaning the work area, changing linens, maintaining and monitoring supply levels, and transporting patients / specimens throughout hospital.  

Ensures competency in all required skills and completes competency assessment annually per the documented competency checklist. Adheres to documented policies and processes as well as performing other related duties as assigned.