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Form of workJob Description
Position Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides services and procedures that are delegated, assigned and supervised by a Unity RN. These services and procedures are based on the RN comprehensive assessment of the patient’s personal care needs and documented in the Activities of Daily Living Plan of Care.
Key Job Duties
Unity CNA staff can perform services/support in the following areas as directed by the RN:
- Activities of Daily Living
- Restorative Care
- Skin Care
- Mobility
- Nutritional Support
- Respiratory
- Bowel and Bladder
- Reinforce Teaching
- Supply ordering
- Companionship and Support
- Vital Signs
- Reading of CADD pump settings
- Report on pain rating
- Maintain required competencies and skills
- Report any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately to the appropriate member(s) of the interdisciplinary team
- Consistently and concisely document activity according to department protocols and standards.
- Comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity
- Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures
- Promote and maintain confidentiality
- Maintain personal and professional boundaries
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
- Shares in providing 24-hour, seven day-a-week coverage
Customer Service
Strives for superior service to the extent we exceed our customers' expectations/needs
- Recognize the needs and expectations of internal and external customers
- Respond to identified needs and expectations, producing positive customer outcomes
- Treat customers (internal/external) with respect and dignity
Team
Demonstrate support for the key organizational values relative to people
- Treat other members of the team with respect and integrity
- Demonstrate partnership which works towards common team goals
- Demonstrate flexibility and/or willingness to adjust work schedule to assure adequate staff levels
- Anticipate and respond to needs
- Apply effective interpersonal communication skills
- Respond to people and issues with knowledge/facts
- Recognize contributions of team members and provide support/feedback
Continuous Improvement
Supports organizations efforts focused on continuous improvement
- Identify issues as they relate to the process improvement and customer satisfaction
- Maintain ongoing involvement with system improvement
- Follow through with system improvement changes
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Essential Physical/Environmental/Technical Skills:
Employees must have the ability to; operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment, communicate both verbally and in writing, sit for prolonged periods of time as required by position, walk, bend and lift up to 35 pounds on occasion, organize and prioritize tasks.
Exposure to Hazards:
In the course of duties there may be a risk of “occupational exposure”. An occupational exposure defined by OSHA is “reasonable anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, nonimpact skin, or parental contact with blood and other potentially infectious material that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties.” This may also include other potentially hazardous materials.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
PPE is one measure available to all employees to help reduce the risk of contracting blood borne illnesses and other diseases. It is the employee’s duty to assess the need for PPE’s and the appropriate kind to be used. Furthermore, it is the employee’s responsibility to wear and use the PPE that has been made available.
Accountabilities for Mission
Support and maintain the mission, vision and values of Unity.
HIPAA Access
Protected Health Information (PHI) may only be accessed as needed to complete assigned job duties.
Qualifications
- Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program, OR
- Nursing student who has completed one semester of a clinical experience
- Must be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry and be eligible to work at state and federally certified facilities
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance coverage
