Certified Nursing Assistant (Surg-Med) - PA

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (Surg-Med)

Overview:

• Job Category: Acute - Nursing - Travel
• Skills:2 years of med/surg experience required
• Education: CNA Certification - required Primary Source Verification - required
• Certifications & Licenses: CNA Certification

Job Summary/Purpose:

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the acute inpatient rehabilitation patient. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered nurse and or Licensed Therapist. Performs other duties related to the work described herein. Here are some of these duties listed below. This is in no way and all-inclusive list. This just serves as an example of some of the duties required for this role. Duties vary by department.

Job Functions:

• Make sure room is free of trash and clutter
• No excess linens or dirty linens in patient's room
• Trash emptied and bag replaced
• Ice pitchers filled with ice and water (check NPO status with RN)
• Beside commodes, potty hats and urinals are empty and clean
• All rooms are stocked with S, M, L and XL gloves
• Update communication board. Speak with patient about hourly rounding
• Food tray placed on carts (They are not to be left in patient rooms)
• No extra supplies left on desk or in station
• Hallways are free of clutter /trash/stretchers/beds/linens
• Wipe down work areas
• All isolation caddies are stocked
• All patient paperwork placed in patient chart and stored in secure area
• Extra equipment plugged in
• All glucometers quality checked
• All glucometers strips and controls are properly labeled (open date/expired date)
• Order supplies every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Ensure Three Central Line Kits are assembled and ready to use
• All patient intake and output has been reported to the nursing staff
• Collect blood sugars and temperatures
• Assist with nighttime snacks for diabetics
• Assist nurse with OOB/Ambulation
• Assist with turns. Each patient is turned every 2 hours.
• Answer phone calls
• Timely response to call lights and patient alarms
• Put in tickets for broken equipment
• Check patient refrigerators. All patient food must be labeled and dated. No staff food allowed
• Check staff refrigerator. All food must be labeled (time/date/name)
• Stock blanket and wipe warmers
• Always provide patient privacy during toileting and bathing
• Complete bath log and report sheet
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor