POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position is responsible for treatment and care of our surgical patient's environment. The CNA will work in the direct supervision of a registered nurse while in a patient care environment. The CNA work within the context of the licensure as part of surgical team to provide care to individuals before, during and after a surgical procedure.
SUPERVISION: None
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods while under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.
- Provide support to nursing staff: transport of the patient, housekeeping duties associated with changeover of pre-surgical, operating room, and post-surgical areas including linen changes and disinfection processes, completion of necessary charting and paperwork.
- Provide administrative support to the ASC: clerical duties to include but not limited to assisting with chart maintenance/scanning, data entry, copying, dictations, phone calls, inventory, and supply restocking.
- Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of licensure and other governing agency regulations.
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
- Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Certified Nursing Assistant professional license in the State of Indiana.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support is required.
COMPETENCIES:
- Judgment and decision-making
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability
- Caring practices
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail; organized
- Stress tolerance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):
- Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
- Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
- The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:
- Anesthesia gases/agents
- Blood and Bloodborne pathogens
- Communicable diseases
- Hazardous waste
- Moving parts of equipment
- Sharp objects
In addition to the expectations listed above, each employee must demonstrate a commitment to the organization's Values, Standards of Conduct and Standards of Care principles.