Description:
OVERVIEW:
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I provide health care for clients and patients under the direction of a registered nurse. They often help patients perform day-to-day tasks and play a vital role at the hospital.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
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Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the bathroom, walking, standing, and exercising
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Turning and repositioning bedridden patients
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Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans and suggested activities
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Measuring and recording food and liquid intake, urinary/fecal output, and reporting changes in medical or nursing staff
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Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
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Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine
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Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
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Answering patient calls and determining the best course of action to assist the patient
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Stay current on CNA training and facility policy and procedures
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Perform any other duties that may be necessary for the operation of the corporation and/or hospital
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma
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State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
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Current CPR Certification
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Nursing degree from CNA program
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods of time
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Manual dexterity and use of a calculator or computer keyboard.
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Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting
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Occasionally lifts to 50 pounds
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Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges
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Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
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Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionization radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a hospital and/or clinic environment
