Certified Nursing Assistant (Surg-Med) - 4 LOCS
NavitsPartners
Mesa, AZ, US
Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
Title : Certified Nursing Assistant (Surg-Med)
Overview :
- Job Category : Acute - Nursing - Travel
- Skills : 2 years of med / surg experience required
- Education : CNA Certification - required Primary Source Verification - required
- Certifications & Licenses : CNA Certification
Job Summary / Purpose :
The Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the acute inpatient rehabilitation patient.
The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered nurse and or Licensed Therapist. Performs other duties related to the work described herein.
Here are some of these duties listed below. This is in no way and all-inclusive list. This just serves as an example of some of the duties required for this role.
Duties vary by department.
Job Functions :
- Make sure room is free of trash and clutter
- No excess linens or dirty linens in patient’s room
- Trash emptied and bag replaced
- Ice pitchers filled with ice and water (check NPO status with RN)
- Beside commodes, potty hats and urinals are empty and clean
- All rooms are stocked with S, M, L and XL gloves
- Update communication board. Speak with patient about hourly rounding
- Food tray placed on carts (They are not to be left in patient rooms)
- No extra supplies left on desk or in station
- Hallways are free of clutter / trash / stretchers / beds / linens
- Wipe down work areas
- All isolation caddies are stocked
- All patient paperwork placed in patient chart and stored in secure area
- Extra equipment plugged in
- All glucometers quality checked
- All glucometers strips and controls are properly labeled (open date / expired date)
- Order supplies every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Ensure Three Central Line Kits are assembled and ready to use
- All patient intake and output has been reported to the nursing staff
- Collect blood sugars and temperatures
- Assist with nighttime snacks for diabetics
- Assist nurse with OOB / Ambulation
- Assist with turns. Each patient is turned every 2 hours.
- Answer phone calls
- Timely response to call lights and patient alarms
- Put in tickets for broken equipment
- Check patient refrigerators. All patient food must be labeled and dated. No staff food allowed
- Check staff refrigerator. All food must be labeled (time / date / name)
- Stock blanket and wipe warmers
- Always provide patient privacy during toileting and bathing
- Complete bath log and report sheet
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
19 days ago