Certified Nursing Assistant - Flex Choice Internal Agency

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The Nursing Assistant assists with patient cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment, takes and records vital signs, changes bed linen, prepares treatment trays and other supplies, and assists nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

Patient Care :

• Properly identifies patient by requesting patient name, DOB prior to any patient interactions.
• Obtains and documents vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations) and LMP. Expediently reports any unusual incidents or observed changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate personnel.
• Ensures confidentiality of protected patient health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPPA regulations.
• Greet each patient with direct eye contact, introduce yourself and explain to patient what you are about to doing
• Prepares, stocks, and clean exam rooms and maintain supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Performs CLIA waived testing as ordered and document.

Quality :

Coordination of Care :

Other Duties As Assigned :

Qualifications

Education - High School diploma or equivalent

Experience - Minimum 6 months experience in a clinical capacity.

Special Skills - Communication and Customer Service Skills

Licensures : CNA, BLS