Certified Nursing Assistant, Telemetry, 40 Hours (Evenings)

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Nursing Assistant performs basic patient care activities as delegated by the registered Nurse, which assist the nursing staff in providing for quality patient care.

Position : CertifiedNursing Assistant

Department : Telemetry

Schedule : 40 Hours (Evenings)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

Job Relationships :

Supervised and / or reportable to the following, by job category :

• Patient Care Director or designee
• Registered Nurse

Must be able to collaborate and effectively communicate with Registered Nurses and other health care professionals.

Authority :

Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff or to the Registered Nurse.

Performs non-nursing functions which impact and contribute to the quality of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Provides and maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient :

Assists the Registered Nurse with specific components of admission, transfer, and discharge of patients :

Assists the Registered Nurse with ADLs :

Assists with collection of specimens.

Documents vital signs, I&O on appropriate forms.

Disposes of trash and linen on an ongoing basis.

May be required to float, within competencies, to other units, as needed.

Knowledgeable and compliant with infectious diseases policy and procedures : - Appropriately cares for patients on precautions.

Complies with Patient Safety goals as set forth by the medical center.

Responsibilities / Non-Essential Functions :

Reporting Requirements :

Accountability :

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION :

High School diploma or equivalency.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

Nursing Assistant Certification Required.

BLS required.

EXPERIENCE :

Previous Nursing Assistant experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Able to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.

Able to complete mathematical computations required to perform treatment protocols.

Able to lift, transfer and move patients.

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