Job Description Job Description Description:
POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant I/ Patient Care Unit
REPORTS TO: Registered Nurse on Duty/ Patient Care Unit Coordinator/Vice President of Nursing Services
FLSA STATUS: o non- exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for administering direct patient care and performing any other duties deemed necessary to assure optimal patient care under direction and supervision of the professional nurse
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma required
- Graduate of a Certified Assistant Training Program I
- Current listing on NC State Registry
- CPR certification
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
- Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness
TRAINING-Initial And Ongoing:
- Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
- Complete Hospice orientation program
- Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
- Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
- Maintain CPR certification
Requirements:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in orienting new team members, as requested
- Participate in quality improvement program
- Adhere to strict confidentiality
- Adhere to safety policy and practices
- Complete employee time record accurately per policy
- Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
- Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
- Complete annual TB screening
- Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation is submitted to human resources and keep current
- Maintain up-to-date documentation required andspecified in Hospice policy and procedure
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
- Assist patients to achieve maximum self-reliance in activities of daily living
- Understand principles of nutrition and meal preparation in dying process
- Follow all infection control procedures
- Administer daily care in an efficient safe manner:
- AM and PM care
- Assist with ambulation
- Assist with diets/special nourishments
- Cook breakfast for Kirkwood patients, as requested
- Dress and undress patients providing privacy
- Change bed linen as needed
- Perform duties safely and accurately, documenting results appropriately:
- Special skin care
- Collect specimens
- Intake and output
- Vital signs
- Enemas
- Other duties as assigned by charge nurse, within scope of responsibilities, as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Allow patient and family members to express feelings and concerns
- Refer problems or concerns to appropriate team member
- Observe patient's condition and report immediately any problems, symptoms or unusual occurrences to RN
- Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient
- Answer patient call light promptly
- Accept and complete special assignments efficiently
- Assist other staff in completion of their duties
- Maintain constant vigilance over patients
- Take necessary safety precautions:
- Side rails up as necessary
- Call light within reach
- Bed in lowest position
- Maintain patient's room in a neat, orderly manner with clear walking area
- Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked
- Assist with cleaning patient rooms, as needed
- Make provisions for patient and family privacy at all times
- Assist in home care as directed by supervisor
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician'sorders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to manipulate patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license
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