CNA II | Med / Surg

CNA II | Med / Surg

JOB SUMMARY

The CNA II works in conjunction with the Nurse Director, Clinical Care Supervisor, RN and LPN. The Certified Nurse Assistant II performs a variety of skills / tasks for predictable residents / patients / clients with limited risk of complications and change. The CNA II may not be delegated CNA II skills for acutely ill patients. The CNA II works under the direction of a licensed nurse who must follow the principles of delegation. CNA II work is reflective of CCH mission, vision, and values. The CNA II will integrate departmental goals for improvement across the care continuum. The CNA II practices within the framework of the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act, and the National Patient Safety Goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CNA II skills may include but are not limited to the following :

• Oxygen therapy
• Sterile Technique
• Wound care
• Oropharyngeal suctioning
• Tracheostomy care for patients with well-established tracheostomy
• Assisting with peripheral IV fluids (“Assisting with peripheral IVs refers to the set-up of equipment and discontinuing IVs. It does not include venipuncture or hanging IVs”)
• Ostomy care

Urinary catheter

Gastrostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy (P.E.G.) feeding tubes in a stable site

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

In order to be certified as a CNA II a certified nursing assistant must :

Must be a graduate from a state or board approved CNA II training and competency evaluation program

Certification

Wyoming Certification

Certifications required

Experience

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