Assistant, Certified Nurse

Job Summary:

The Certified Nurse Assistant One works as a member of the nursing team under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CNA 1 assists in the provision of basic patient care as dictated by comfort and safety and in accordance with identified training and certification.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization records and information.
• Takes responsibility to keep informed of Departmental communications.
• Coordinate with the Charge RN/ Supervising RN provide appropriate coverage when leaving the unit.
• Obtains assignments from charge nurse/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift.
• Notifies Charge RN/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift
• Communicates patient care information so that standards of care are maintained.
• Communicates with patient, family, and other staff in professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Provide assistance to members or connects member with appropriate person as needed.
• Safe Practice Standard of Performance
• Maintains safety in use of all equipment.
• Operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturers instructions and hospital policy.
• Reports need for repair, removes and tags defective equipment and initiates repair request according to policy and procedure.
• Identifies patients by checking identification band prior to performing duties.
• Handles all hazardous waste in compliance with HazCom regulations.
• Handles all infectious waste in compliance with Infection Control standards.
• Performs appropriate role during Codes
• Delivers all services in a manner which promotes patient comfort and safety.
• Assists patient(s) and team members in safely lifting, transferring, turning, positioning ambulating and transporting.
• Assists in the application of safety devices as assigned by the RN.
• Performs delegated tasks as defined in the CNA1Scope of Duties:
• Accurately measures and records vital signs and reports abnormal findings immediately to the supervising RN.
• Collects and transports specimens when necessary.
• Documents completion of delegated tasks on designated chart forms.
• Reports observed change of patient condition to supervising RN.
• Maintains safe, and comfortable environment for patients
• Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner as assigned.
• Collaborates with supervising RN to prioritize tasks according to situation and total assignment.
• Remains adaptable to changes in the work environment and related assignments.