Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing AssistantThe certified nursing assistant is an integral member of the health care team who delivers quality care through collaboration and communication with team members. They work under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to support and assist the nurse in the delivery of quality care to patients and families. Some of the major responsibilities will include collection and reporting of patient data, incorporating organizational competencies of superior quality care and assuming responsibility and accountability for their role performance outcomes while supporting GSPP's Standards of Excellence.Essential Accountabilities include:Receiving written/verbal report at the beginning of each shift from the registered nurse (RN) regarding the care that is to be delivered to the assigned group of patients, or for patient needing constant observation.Giving report when leaving unit, and at the completion of the shift regarding the care that was delivered; any abnormalities that occur during the shift are to be reported as they occur to the RN as well as to the oncoming CNA.Identifying the patient per hospital policy before carrying out functions.Assisting with data collection for nursing history and physical e.g. vital signs, ht. wt, blood sugar results, functional status and communicating changes to the RN in a timely fashion.Participating in respectful communication with patients, families and coworkers.Observing skin changes and reporting discoloration, abrasions, infestations or skin breakdown.Assisting in setting mutually agreed upon realistic individual patient goals.Integrating the RN's directions re: the patient's plan of care into the care given to the patient.Promoting infection control by using the appropriate hand washing techniques.Following standard precautions and any other isolation precautions as dictated by the patient's condition.Maintaining a safe environment and protecting the patient from injury by observing the patient who may be at risk for falls, confusion, disorientation, wandering or suicidal behaviors; following Constant Observation Policy.Observing or monitoring behavior/health state and responses to therapy.Performing patient care rounds per unit policy.Participating in staff and unit council meetings.Working in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team.Reporting findings to nurse concerning the patient and or family which may impact patient care.Performing or assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as bathing, (bed, tub, shower) grooming, eating, feeding, range of motion, ambulating, transferring and oral hygiene.Participating in the prevention and treatment of skin breakdown.Applying current accepted methods of heat and cold therapy as directed by the nurse.Providing for the patient's oral dietary needs using currently accepted methods.Providing for the elimination needs by giving a bed pan, urinal, emptying urinary and or bowel appliances or implementing the bowel program under the direction of the RN.Assisting with colostomy irrigations.Assisting with vaginal irrigations.Applying urosheath/condom catheter.Removing foley catheter as directed by the nurse and monitoring urinary output as directed.Administering cleansing enemas as ordered.Performing post mortem care.Assisting the physician to perform physical exams.Encouraging the use of the pulmonary toilet by using the incentive spirometer, coughing, turning and deep breathing.Utilizing the appropriate equipment for patient lifting.Reinforcing health care instruction to patients according to the directions of the nurse.Displaying competence in using the following equipment and reporting findings to the registered nurse:Pulse oximeterBladder scanner12 Lead ECGData ScopeElectric Fetal Monitor (as applicable)GlucometerFoley removalLift and transfer devicesiStat Point of Care blood analyzer.Performing POCT for only those assays for which authorized based on training and competency validation.Following all Lab procedures related to specimen handling, processing, test analysis and results reporting.Following all relevant safety protocolsPerforming proficiency testing in the same manner as patient testingAdhering to all quality control policies, instrument maintenance and associated documentation requirementsRecognizing test problems that may affect test results and notifying appropriate supervisorFollowing lab's corrective action policies when test system performance does not meet specification.Documentation includes:Documenting findings, interventions and patient outcome results on patient documents.This may include I&O, VS, Bladder scanner results, pulse ox results, glucometer results or other findings.Documenting using complete signature, status "CNA" and date and time on all charted entries.Evaluation includes:Assisting in evaluating nursing care given by comparing the patient's functional status from day to day and discussing this with the nurse.Patient/Employee Safety Accountabilities include:Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety.Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.Validation of annual competencies required for the position.Identifies the patient per policy i.e. uses two identifiers.Aware of the Safe Medical Devise Act.Aware of the Material Safety Data Sheet.Carries out fire and safety regulation.Identifies where the oxygen safety valve is located.Makes occupied or unoccupied bed.Cleans and restocks equipment as needed.Observes radiation precautions.Observes chemotherapy precautionsDemonstrates proper body mechanics when moving and lifting.Alerts the nurse to the sounding of alarms. Does not change settings or rates on equipment.Follows HIPAA policies in regard to the use of disclosure of an amendment to Protect Health Information (PHI).Knows limits of responsibilities and seeks guidance as appropriate.Identifies emergency equipment on the unit.Accepts reassignments to other units as directed by theOperations include:Avoids wasting of suppliesKeeps work area and patient rooms neat and organizedReports to work on time and leaves work on time (15 minute grace period prior to after the scheduled reporting and departing times)Uses the time clock to accurately punch in for work and punch out when leavingObserves break time and lunch time policiesQualifications include:High school diploma requiredCertified nursing assistant program completion requiredPrevious healthcare experience preferredBLS / CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association requiredCertified Nursing Assistant designation required