Certified Nursing Assistant- Inpatient Acute Care

Department: NURSING nJOB SUMMARY nPerforms a variety of patient personal care or unit cleaning procedures to compliment nursing practice. nJOB DUTIESn 1. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESnn Takes and records vital signs accurately and in a timely manner, reporting unusual signs and symptoms to appropriate personnel. nProvides personal hygiene care for patients such as bathing, oral care, hair/nail grooming, back rubs, etc., while maintaining a clean, safe environment and documents accordingly. nAssists patients with their nutritional needs and documents appropriately on the nursing record. nAssists patients with ambulation, transporting via wheelchair, stretcher or bed while maintaining safety for the patients. nAssists with admissions, transfers and discharges of patients and records on appropriate nursing forms. nObserves safety precautions, call lights within easy reach, bed positions in low, side rails up, proper use of safety restraints, and continuous rounding on all patients. Initiates use of bed alarms when appropriate. nMaintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital and/or physician related information while performing work related duties in a professional manner. nPerforms the following procedures and appropriately documents: nnK-pad application nApply non-sterile compress nSet up basic traction frames nProper use of EPC\'s nFoley catheter removal nEmpty colostomy bags nObtain clean catch urine specimen nnnn2. PERIPHERAL JOB DUTIES nnMay fulfill the role and assist with cardiac monitoring if EKG course graduate and/or score 85% or higher on BMH EKG exam. n May perform 12 lead and passed competency. nnJOB REQUIREMENTS n1. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING nnCNA with current Wisconsin registry. nDemonstrates ability to do simple math functions. nCPR certification or eligible within three (3) months of hire. nPossesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. nn2. AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITYnn Personal protective equipment is required; such as gloves, gown, mask and goggles.n Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients. nAdheres to established hospital policies, rules, and regulations. nParticipates in educational programs and continually seeks for personal development. nMay be called in event of emergency or disaster. nReporting Relationship: Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager, and Department Director nn3. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS nnSuccessful completion of pre-placement physical examination. nInvolves physical effort that includes full range of body motion which includes standing, walking for extensive periods of time. Also assists with lifting patients up to 25 pounds weight, pushing transport carts ranging in weight of 50-200 pounds. nRequired to have manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. nRequires ability to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. nAbility to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. nAbility to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with physicians, peers, and patients. nnBEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE nThe mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. n The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.