CERTIFIED NURSE ASST

A Nurse Assistant is responsible with assisting in providing care for multiple types of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

• Job Specifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Required to have a current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date. Required to have a current CPI certification or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire date.

• JOB KNOWLEDGE : Is knowledgeable regarding policies and procedures, PPE's, universal precautions, duties during a disaster, and product safety information, all on-line / computer based learning. The patient population must be considered when assessing job knowledge required by the employee.
• ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENTS :

Verbal ability is needed to interpret and understand instructions and to communicate with other caregivers.

• Numerical ability is needed to correctly tally patient's I & O.
• Visual acuity is needed to assist and monitor patients.
• Ability to read and write is needed for documentation on patient records.
• Ability to adapt and follow directions in a composed manner during emergency situations.
• Empathy and consideration is needed to deal with patients and their family members.