Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant- Night Shift- Supervisor
Location: Western Human Nutrition Center in Davis, CA
Qualifications:- Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Knowledge of relevant nursing care
- Friendly and professional bedside manner
- CNA Certification
- Experience in a leadership or management role is often required, such as charge nurse, nurse supervisor, or assistant nurse manager.
Duties:- Monitor and chart notes on subjects' health problems using a narrative format.
- Provide support and guidance to nursing staff throughout the day, including assisting with complex patient cases, troubleshooting clinical issues, and providing clinical expertise as needed.
- Coordinate staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and address any staffing issues or concerns.
- Collect and record subjects' vital signs and chart collected research data into subjects' permanent medical records
- Ensure that patient care is being delivered according to standards and to address any issues that arise.
- Maintain logbooks for transmission to PI or for other staff instructions between shifts, or for recording study protocol deviations and errors.
- Supervise subjects' consumption of water, meals, and snacks
- Supervise recreational and social activities for resident subjects, and escort subjects to off-site outings while safely operating Government vehicles.
- Outside activities with the study subjects such as daily walks, developing new activities, planning activities pertinent to the age and sex of subjects, and monitoring subjects during activities.
- Prevent the introduction of contraband items into the research environment by performing routine room inspections.
- Remove contaminated waste from the MRU and wipe down surfaces to prepare equipment for special procedures.