Pediatrics Subacute CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists the clinical staff in the care of and treatment for patients in an acute care setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities may vary based on department assignment.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Activities

• Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of patients. Communicates abnormal findings or changes in patient status in a timely manner to supervising RN.
• Prepares patient and / or patient room for the admission, transfer or discharge process.
• Provides morning and evening care as well as general care routines such as bathing, personal hygiene, etc. in accordance with established nursing care procedures to assure patients' physical comfort.
• Takes and records vital signs, pulse oximetry, pain level, height, weight (and other measurements, as applicable) in an accurate and precise manner.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients, and distributes water and other nourishment according to patients' needs.
• Performs general care activities. Consistently follows hand hygiene and isolation practice guidelines established at WHMC.
• Makes rounds, anticipates patients' needs and responds to call lights promptly.
• Assumes responsibility for patients' clothing and personal property (prosthetic devices, hearing aides, glasses, etc.), securing items in accordance with.
• Ambulates patients as per plan of care. Assists with or transports patients as necessary.
• Collects appropriate specimens and labels specimens at the bedside properly. Transports in a proper and timely manner.
• Reports and / or records any changes observed in condition or behavior of the patient.
• Utilizes restraints as per physician order and only as a last resort. Appropriately monitors and assures appropriate device is used. Frequently toilets patients.
• Ambulates patients. Utilizes lift equipment appropriately and safely for all lifts / transport. Applies and utilized gait belt appropriately to assist patients.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation using the electronic medical record and assuring use of own login at all times.

Initiative and Dependability

Unit Specific Job Activities & Competencies

Customer Service

Quality (Performance Improvement, Risk & Patient Safety)

Professional Conduct, Growth and Development

Qualifications

Education / Training / Experience

All Departments Require :

Licenses / Certifications

All Departments Require :

Pediatric Sub-acute Requirements :