Certified Nurse Assistant- NOC Shift

Certified Nursing Assistant

Under the general supervision of a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse and/or Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine tasks in patient care, bedside nursing, and documentation of care provided. This position does provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients.

The Certified Nursing Assistant must have a high school diploma or equivalent. This position requires hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant, or as an actively enrolled nursing student. Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and cardio-pulmonary techniques is desirable. Nursing students may be considered as nurse assistants if approved by the State Practice Act. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. The capability to follow written and verbal instructions, process basic math skills, and the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others is critical to the position. BLS certification upon hire.

Ability to maintain assigned work hours: Requires endurance to perform assigned tasks over long periods during working hours.

The duties and responsibilities are listed below. It is the expectation of the institution that the employee be able to demonstrate competency in each area. It is the duty of the institution to provide orientation and performance evaluation in each area stated.

I. Performs vital signs accurately

A. Takes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure using appropriate single use patient equipment.

B. Measures and records fluid and food intake and output

C. Records calorie count accurately

D. Performs weights accurately

II. Performs treatments and procedures appropriately

A. Collects specimens, gives sitz baths

B. Assists in physical examinations, special treatments or postmortem care as directed.

C. Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs

III. Cleans equipment and instruments appropriately

Maintains clean work environment

A. Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals, and wheelchairs. Ensures that such equipment is labeled and properly stored when not in use. Empties canisters as needed. Follows appropriate Infection Control protocol.

B. Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition. Makes beds, replaces soiled linen, straightens bedside tables, discards trash, keeps window ledges free of clutter, removes unused equipment and returns to storage after it is properly cleaned.

IV. Maintains unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed

A. Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed. Checks trays, charts and cabinets for adequacy of inventory; assists with cleaning when necessary.

V. Performs patient care activities appropriately

A. Performs services for the patient involving bathing using basinless bath products, oral hygiene, care of hair, and oral feeding.

B. Answers patient lights and performs services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well being of the patient.

C. Participates in hourly rounds.

D. Reports any unusual circumstances or change in patient's condition to the LPN and/or Supervisor.

E. Recognizes and communicates cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates basic life support.

F. Observes patients for unusual symptoms or signs of illness and reports significant findings to LPN/Supervisor.

G. Practices good isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control the spread of infection.

H. Performs all other duties as required.

I. Provides a level of competency to patients ages 18 and older.

A. Adults:

Involves them with care planning by meeting any needs they identify during assessment.

Identifies their normal patterns of living and strives to attain them.

B. Geriatric:

Strives to obtain understanding by speaking distinctly and moving slowly.

Involves family as much as possible.

Explains all procedures, provides for adequate rest periods, and listens to their concerns and fears.

VII. Upholds all service standards

A. Safety- We do no harm and create an error-free environment.

Follow environment of care plan

Follow established clinical practices

Routine assessment of the environment for high risks with immediate correction (look for dangerous things and fix them; identify high risk issues and fix them)

Pay attention to detail

B. Communication- We engage our customers in exchanging clear, timely and accurate information.

Listen carefully

Ensure understanding of treatment and services

Timely follow-up on commitments

Constantly learn about the customers and identify their needs

C. Courtesy- We treat everyone with respect, social sensitivity and professionalism.

We acknowledge our customers with a smile and treat them as welcomed guests

Listen to our customers

Look at each interaction as an opportunity to promote courtesy with our customers

We treat each other as we treat our guests

We strive to exceed our customers expectations

D. Presentation- We provide a positive customer experience through the appearance of our environment and employees.

Maintain a clean and organized environment, including workspaces

Control hospital odors

All employees are compliant with the dress code

All employees communicate in a professional and courteous manner, including body language

Protect the privacy of patients

Maintain a quiet atmosphere

E. Efficiency- We use resources appropriately to benefit the customer and the organization.

Availability, assessment and application of resources

Do it right the first time

Pay attention to details

Save steps through planning

Timely responses

Demands and characteristics of work, equipment usage, and work environment

Percentage of work time

1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Standing/Walking - 67-100%

Sitting - 34-66%

Twisting - 34-66%

Lifting/Carrying - 67-100%

Pushing/Pulling - 67-100%

Climbing (Ascending/descending) - 1-33%

Bending/Stooping - 34-66%

Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods. - 34-66%

Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods. - 34-66%

Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods - 67-100%

Lifting requirements – Individuals in patient care positions are required to lift a patient with or without assistance.

2-10 Pounds - 67-100%

11-20 Pounds - 67-100%

21-30 Pounds - 67-100%

31-40 Pounds - 67-100%

41-50 Pounds - 67-100%

51 Pounds or More - 67-100%

Working environment

Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings - 34-66%

Working outdoors - 1-33%

Working with or near chemicals - 1-33%

Working near radiation sources - 1-33%

Potential exposure to communicable diseases - 67-100%

Working with hazardous waste materials - 1-33%

Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require - 1-33%

Using hand tools - 1-33%

Workplace behaviors

I. Results orientation – Meets current objectives and positions the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department and communicates findings to the