*Wages are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Certified Nursing Assistant, under the direction of a
Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, is responsible for performing
direct patient care related activities to meet identified patient outcomes and
to achieve the goals of the hospital.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Licenses or Certifications
Current CNA Registry
Current CPR certification
Education, Training, and Experience
Previous CNA
experience preferred
Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards
Promotes healing environment individualizing interventions
to enhance functional outcomes
Organizes and prioritizes tasks
and projects; accurately completes job responsibilities within the specified
time constraints
Adheres to ethical, regulatory and
accreditation standards
Speaks and
communicates English effectively, both in verbal and written format
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Respects Patient Rights and promotes customer satisfaction
Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital
employees
Adapts to changes necessitated by guest/staff situations
Seeks assistance as needed
Writes legibly
Functions proficiently in a
Microsoft Windows environment (Can be removed for non-computer users)
Machines, Equipment Used
Clinical equipment used for patient care, i.e. glucometers,
bladder scanner, transfer boards, wheelchairs, shower chairs, assistive
devices, call light system, and basic office equipment.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 pounds and transfer patients in excess of
100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling, and utilizing full range of
body movement.
Ability to stand, sit, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel,
crouch and/or crawl, grasp, use fine finger movement.
Environmental Conditions
Indoors in climate controlled environment; patient care
environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, blood and body fluids
which may carry infection, infectious disease, and chemical and electrical
hazards.
Interpersonal Relationships
As
a representative of Curahealth, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors
have a direct affect on the hospitals image and perceptions of quality care
and service. Interaction with guests,
visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, physicians, contract staff, vendors,
and affiliate schools is in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous,
respectful, cooperative, and professional.
This behavior supports an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with
hospital standards and guidelines to promote positive relations. The CNA exhibits
and promotes the hospitals Standards of Behavior throughout the hospital
community.