CNA -NURSING CARE

Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to AHF/unit patient care standards, including the following as appropriate for the unit:

• Personal care for all body systems, including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care, linen changes and hair care.
• Pre- and post-op/ procedure care
• Post-mortem care
• Placement of electrodes for cardiac, respiratory and/or fetal monitoring
• Patients with infectious diseases including TB, hepatitis, AIDS, including those requiring isolation.
• Demonstrates competency in skin care protocols and care
• Accurately performs/ documents intake/ output, vital signs, weights and other monitoring, including computerized charting.
• Promptly notifies nurse of abnormal vital signs, observations, physical complaints, etc.
• Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls
• Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including correct handling of body fluids and appropriate cleaning of equipment between patients.
• Performs glucose monitoring via fingerstick

Implements admission, transfer and discharge procedures, according to AHF/unit standards:

• Collects and properly forwards patient's personal belongings at the time of transfer, discharge or death, documenting disposition.
• Assures unused equipment and supplies are cleaned/removed from the patient's room after discontinuation
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families and members of the health care team through effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.
• Participates in maintaining supplies, equipment and unit cleanliness:
• Reports broken, malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person.
• Properly handles, stores, cleans and maintains equipment.
• Participates in quality assurance and PI activities.
• Participates in at least 50% of unit meetings and reads/initials minutes of all meetings not attended.
• Maintains awareness of hospital/division/unit procedure/policy changes which affect the delivery of patient care.
• Complies with unit-specific articulated job expectations.

Demonstrates competency in all required complex care activities within their home units as determined by unit need. Completion of Preceptor training and serving in Preceptor role.

• Glucose monitoring and quality control checks.
• Respiratory Care including tracheostomy care, suctioning, etc.
• Complete required CPR training as defined by organization
• Monitoring chest and other drainage tubes and levels, reporting deviations
• Procedure/Equipment set-up
• Assembling, administering, monitoring tube feedings

Assists in achieving unit quality scores which meet or exceed hospital/ national average for nurse-sensitive quality indicators such as skin breakdown, falls, and others as appropriate for the unit.
High school diploma or GED
Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
One year of experience taking care of patients and dealing with the public preferred.
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.