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DESCRIPTION

Shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English well enough to

effectively communicate with all patients and other Health Care Providers.

Shall be knowledgeable of equipment and supply terminology and skill sufficient

to identify and use necessary equipment and supplies properly and to

communicate proper use with nurses, medical staff, patients, and family members.

Shall be knowledgeable and possess skills necessary to provide care appropriate

to any age-related needs of the patients. The Contract CAN shall demonstrate

knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the

appropriate patient population served: Infants, Children, Adolescent, Adults, and

Geriatric (>65).

The contracted CNA will be knowledgeable in professional care theories,

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principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate

difficulty and experience in assessing adult and geriatric patients, as appropriate.

Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word

processing, data entry and automated medical records.

Be a U.S citizen.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/TASKS THE CONTRACT EMPLOYEE SHALL PERFORM.

Ensures all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work

shift.

Ensures preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.

Identify patient problems and assist in developing, maintaining, and evaluating

patient care plan.

Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers,

families, peers, and other team members.

Prepares patients for diagnostic testing and clinical procedures as directed.

Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living as required. Feed patients as

required per MTF policy and procedures and IAW JC guideline.

Ensure physician ordered vital signs are completed and recorded per MTF policy

and procedures and IAW JC guidelines.

Monitors and records physiological measurements in patient progress notes and

team conferences.

Admits, discharges, and transfers patients as directed.

Orients new patients to the hospital environment.

Can demonstrate and adhere to peri-operative, infection control and safety

policies and procedures used in the MTF and IAW JC guidelines.

Can demonstrate good time management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree/Education (5.2.4): High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Completion

of a medical assisting program recognized and accredited by the Commission on

Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or, equivalent

combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and

experience (i.e., military training).

Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): Cardiopulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR).

Experience: At least 3 years experience within the last three years as a CNA or equivalent training.

Board Certification (5.2.6.4.4): See Exhibit 5

Licensure/Registration: Valid, unrestricted, CNA license from at least 1 state,

territory or commonwealth of the US.