CNA -NURSING CARE

Patient Care Technician for RN Nursing Students-
Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed; Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role.

CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.

Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
Nutrition:
Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Clears IV and Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documents appropriately.

Performs perineal care.
Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed.
Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances.
Assists with post-mortem care.
Performs and documents monitoring procedures; Empties drainage collection devices.
Performs blood glucose monitoring.
Application of heat; Application of cold; ice bags, sponge baths.
Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed.
Preps skin and applies telemetry patches.
Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being. Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P's (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning).
Reports equipment malfunctions.
Positions side rails appropriate to the patient's condition.
Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital. Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results.
Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.
Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.

Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.