CNA - Med/Surg - Hospital - PA

Title: CNA - Med/Surg - Hospital

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:

• Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
• Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant's scope of practice.
• Ensures that patient's needs are met at mealtimes and that patients receive their meals in a timely manner.
• Documents appropriate intake of meals.
• Documents appropriate intake and output of patients.
• Ensures that patient daily hygiene needs are met, i.e. bathing, brushing teeth, changing of bed linen, etc.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs or intake and output are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.
• Documents patient's vital signs appropriately in the patient's chart.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient's age and physical condition.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Demonstrates an ability to empty Foley catheters, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, etc. and appropriately documents their evacuated volumes and inform nurse of volumes at least every 4 hours or more often if needed.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and performs patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Demonstrates use of universal precautions at all times.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat, clean and within facility standards.
• Completes annual education requirement.
• Maintains patient confidentially at all times.
• Reports to work on time when scheduled and completes work within designated times.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely manner.