CNA/Nursing Assistant - Med Surg/ICU

DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: To assist nursing personnel with patient care by performing simple, routine nursing care tasks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide effective infection control practices. Provide 24 hours care specific to the nurse's aide shift. Measure vital signs as directed. Prepare unit for patient admission, transfer, or discharge. Provide for the safety of patients properly from admission to discharge. Assist in positioning patient for optimal comfort and safety. Maintain a safe environment for patients. Provide nourishment for patient. Respond to patients' intermittent needs. Recognize and responds to priorities in patient care. Assist in emotional needs of patient and family members. Demonstrate proper usage and knowledge of equipment. Obtain diagnostic specimen. Recognize and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned. Conform to dress code. Aware of patient rights. Transport patients as necessary. Perform routine treatment procedures as directed. Work in unison with other unit personnel. Demonstrate flexibility to changing patient load. Work as a member of the Nursing Department to help reinforce a culture of safety in the Nursing Department and organization wide. RequirementsEDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Must be registered in the Maine Registry as a CNA/High school graduate or GED. Fulfills staff development requirements. Understands emergency procedures and protocols. Maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served i.e., Neonate, child/adolescent, geriatric. WORKER TRAITS: Verbal ability is required to communicate with patients and to understand instructions received from nursing staff. Manual dexterity is required to move and use hands easily and skillfully while aiding patients and giving treatments. Adapted to working with ill people in carrying out job duties. Conform to policy and procedures in regard to attendance, working hours and punctuality. Application to duties. Northern Maine Medical Center