Certified Nurse Assistant I

Job Summary:
The Certified Nurse Assistant One works as a member of the nursing team under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CNA 1 assists in the provision of basic patient care as dictated by comfort and safety and in accordance with identified training and certification. Essential Responsibilities:

•  Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization records and information.

•  Takes responsibility to keep informed of Departmental communications.

•  Coordinate with the Charge RN/ Supervising RN provide appropriate coverage when leaving the unit.

•  Obtains assignments from charge nurse/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift.

•  Notifies Charge RN/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift

•  Communicates patient care information so that standards of care are maintained.

•  Communicates with patient, family, and other staff in professional, respectful, and courteous manner.

•  Provide assistance to members or connects member with appropriate person as needed.

•  Safe Practice Standard of Performance

•  Maintains safety in use of all equipment.

•  Operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturers instructions and hospital policy.

•  Reports need for repair, removes and tags defective equipment and initiates repair request according to policy and procedure.

•  Identifies patients by checking identification band prior to performing duties.

•  Handles all hazardous waste in compliance with HazCom regulations.

•  Handles all infectious waste in compliance with Infection Control standards.

•  Performs appropriate role during Codes

•  Delivers all services in a manner which promotes patient comfort and safety.

•  Assists patient(s) and team members in safely lifting, transferring, turning, positioning ambulating and transporting.

•  Assists in the application of safety devices as assigned by the RN.

•  Performs delegated tasks as defined in the CNA1Scope of Duties:

•  Accurately measures and records vital signs and reports abnormal findings immediately to the supervising RN.

•  Collects and transports specimens when necessary.

•  Documents completion of delegated tasks on designated chart forms.

•  Reports observed change of patient condition to supervising RN.

•  Maintains safe, and comfortable environment for patients

•  Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner as assigned.

•  Collaborates with supervising RN to prioritize tasks according to situation and total assignment.

•  Remains adaptable to changes in the work environment and related assignments.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

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Education

•  Must have completed a basic nursing assistant training program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
•  High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration
•  Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 1 (Oregon)
•  Basic Life Support Additional Requirements:

•  Physical Requirements:
•  Lifting and carrying:
•   1. Able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.
•   2. May assist in the movement of patients and/or equipment whose weight may range form 100-300 pounds.
•  Bending: able to bend up to 60 times per shift, at both the waist and knees.
•  Walking: able to stand and/or walk for entire shift. Able to walk a distance of three to five miles during course of a shift.
•  Able to push/pull weights 100 to 300 pounds with assistance.
•  Standing: able to stand six to eight hours per shift.
•  BLS w/AED Certification
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•  Note: Employees are required to follow all prescribed safety precautions and procedures in order to avoid accidents or exposure to illness. Preferred Qualifications:

•  N/A