JD 0211.00
Job Description:
Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant
Chapter: Nursing Release Date: May 2017
POSITION TITLE
The C.N.A. job description will provide the scope of the position for the facility.
Occupational Exposure: Category I
Department: Nursing
Reports to: Director of Nurses
FLSA: Non- exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, performs individually assigned care activities for the chronically ill and technologically dependent residents based on established resident care policies and procedures. Participates in resident care as an active member of the healthcare delivery team.
Specific areas of responsibility include monitoring of resident vital signs, providing resident hygiene and comfort measures, assisting with medical procedures and fulfilling nutritional and grooming needs. Provides general direct nursing care to assigned residents.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinical Manager
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
1. Licensure/Certification: a. Current California Certified Nursing Assistant Certification b. Current BCLS certification
2. Experience: a. Requires at least six months prior C.N.A. experience in an acute, sub-acute, or skilled nursing care facility. b. Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related bedside patient care services, as permitted by state regulation. c. Knowledge of basic medical asepsis and standard precautions. d. Willing to work rotating shifts and different units. e. Ability to contribute to a patient-centered environment
3. Language Skills: a. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual. b. Must be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
4. Mathematical Skills: a. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
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PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:
1. Interacts with customers, families, visitors, center and Reliant subsidiary personnel;
JD 0211.00 Certified Nursing Assistant
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2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
SPECIFIC EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL REQUIERMENTS:
1. Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program.
2. A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred.
3. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken
English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
4. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with
Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
5. Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.
6. Must attend a minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the center in order to maintain certification.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to: a. Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL); b. Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy; c. Assists patients with ambulation and transfers; d. Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed; e. Applies adaptive equipment as ordered; f. Cares for personal belongings; g. Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;
2. Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;
3. Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested;
4. Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;
5. Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;
6. Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;
7. Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;
8. Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, as permitted by state regulation;
9. Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan;
10. Records patient's oral intake and output;
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11. Uses electronic medical record according to the Business Processes, if applicable;
12. Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents;
13. Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet
Precautions as indicated;
14. Participates in the orientation of new nursing assistants;
15. Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor;
16. Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;
17. Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned;
18. Cleans patient equipment as assigned;
19. Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed, and assists with postmortem care;
20. Assists with patient discharge as requested;
21. Assists with the orientation of newly hired CNAs;
22. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
23. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;
24. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
25. Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;
26. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
27. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;
28. Performs other duties as requested.
PHYSICAL CAPACITIES:
Below are the essential job functions needed to perform the job.
The following frequency definitions record the appropriate symbol within the normal work day:
(C) Constant: Activity exists 66% to 100% (e.g. 5 hours per 8-hour work day).
(F) Frequent: Activity exists 34% to 65%
(O) Occasional: Activity exists 1% to 33%
(N) Never: Activity does not exist as a regular requirement.
The following are the specified amount in weight in pounds. However, other weight specifications may be added to ensure that there is safe handling of residents.
(10 lbs.) Sedentary
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(20 lbs.) Light
(50 lbs.) Medium
(100 lbs.) Heavy
(>100 lbs.) Very Heavy
Essential Job Functions Code for Essential Job
Functions
Physical Demands:
Reaching (overhead) Yes
Handling Fingering Yes
Feeling Yes
Talking or Hearing Yes
Seeing Yes
Climbing (stairs) Yes
Balancing Yes
Stooping Yes
Kneeling Yes
Crouching Yes
Crawling Yes
Twisting Yes
Standing F
Walking F
Sitting O
Pulling 40 lbs.
Lifting 40 lbs.
Carrying 40 lbs.
Pushing 40 lbs.
Location of Job Activities:
Travel May Encompass up to 5% of Inside: 90% time Outside: 10%
Environmental Conditions:
Extreme heat with or without No temperature changes
Extreme cold with or without No temperature changes
Wet or humid No
Noise and/or vibrations Yes
Hazards (Chemical, mechanical, radiant No energy)
Explosive, burns, electrical, other No
Atmospheric Conditions
Fumes, poor ventilation, mists, dust, Yes odors, gas
Unprotected heights No
Moving Machinery No
Operating automotive equipment Yes
Operating Foot controls No
Uneven ground No
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Protective clothing (gowns, masks, Yes gloves in accordance with policy)
Work Situations
Measurable or verifiable criteria Yes
Dealing with people Yes
Repetitive and continuous No
Performing under stress Yes
Set limits, tolerance or standards Yes
Problem solving Yes
Comparing Yes
Taking instructions Yes
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I understand this job description and the requirements to perform its duties. I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice. I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.
I certify that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Employee Signature: ___________________ Date: _______________
Supervisor Signature: ___________________ Date: _______________
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Author: M. DeCastro, Synergy Healthcare Resources & Solution Group
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
- Dialysis
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Nursing Facility: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CNA Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Millbrae, CA 94030: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person