CNA - Med Surg Nights presso Ohio County Healthcare

Description

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skill may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrates age appropriate skills in completing assigned patient activities

2. Maintains safe and therapeutic environment for patient care

3. Upholds nursing policies, procedures and code of Ethics

4. Maintains and continuous professional self-development

5. Exhibits positive human relations and communicating skills.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

1. Demonstrates age appropriate skills in completing assigned patient activities

1. Transports patients for admission, transfer and dismissal in a safe and timely fashion.
2. Lifts, turns, and positions the patient in bed and chair, assuring correct body alignment and assists with transfer or ambulation as requested.
3. Places I & O record at the bedside as assigned and accurately records intake and output. Empties foley catheter bags and records urinary output at end of shift. Empties other drains as assigned and records amount correctly.
4. Collects specimens as assigned using correct procedure.  Labels in front of patient.
5. Transports specimens to the lab as assigned according to established policy.
6. Observes and records vital signs accurately and in a timely manner as assigned. Obtains weight and height on patients as assigned and/or according to policy.
7. Makes beds neatly and straightens the patient’s area as indicated. Keeps environment safe.
8. Accurately and promptly reports changes in patients condition to the appropriate nurse.
9. Appropriately bathes patients and provides skin care as indicated by patient’s condition or as assigned by nurse. Attends to other personal care needs, such as shaving, hair washing if patient’s condition and patient’s provider allows.
10. Demonstrates competency in performing assigned procedures. (Enemas, hot-cold compresses, soaks, intermittent compression stockings, etc.)
11. Prepares patients for meals and delivers and sets up meal trays. Feeds patients as indicated according to policy and procedure and records % eaten in medical record.
12. Provides fresh water to assigned patients.
13. Turns assigned bed patients every two hours at a minimum when unable to turn self.
14. Provides for patient privacy during any treatment and throughout hospitalization.
15. Provides supplies and/or performs oral care to patients.

2. Maintains safe and therapeutic environment for patient care.

1. Takes necessary safety precaution of lowering bed position, locking bed rollers, raising bed rails, position call lights, keeping personal items near patient reach as indicated.
2. Reports any faulty equipment and infection or safety hazards to the Charge Nurse on the unit.
3. Uses equipment and supplies in safe, efficient manner. Charge capture methods utilized according to established processes.
4. Occurrence reports completes as required by policy; may request assistance of Charge Nurse. Timeliness of completion is to be as soon as possible after the occurrence, but no later than by the end of the shift being worked.
5. Knows and responds appropriately to all emergency codes. Reports to assigned area during disaster drill or disaster and carries out assigned functions in timely manner.
6. Knows and utilizes proper body mechanics.
7. Reports any Environment of Care hazards/risks to the Charge Nurse.
8. Aware of segregation of waste:  batteries, etc
9. Assists other personnel in reducing clutter in the work environment – carts, equipment in the hallway to be on wall opposite the nursing station.
10. Applies safety guidelines as appropriate for specific patient (age appropriate – pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, surgical, etc.).Assures patient identification bands are on, Kanga bands on Peds
11. Makes appropriate requests to Charge Nurse for supplies or equipment needs.
12. Accountable for ensuring patient safety during the course of performing duties.
13. Pain management

3. Upholds standards of nursing practice for all age groups and code of ethics.

1. Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice are consistently met.
2.  Performs all assigned nursing procedures according to the established policies and procedures of OCH Nursing Department.
3. Recognizes and supports patient rights. Maintains confidentiality in all hospital matters. Adheres to HIPAA policies.
4. Adheres to Bloodborne Pathogen policies. Knows where to locate personal protective equipment and utilizes such appropriately.
5. Adheres to infection control / prevention policies, including the exposure control plan and employee health protocols.
6. Follows and upholds hospital personnel policies.
7. Committed to continuous performance/quality improvement and actively participates in and supports the organization’s improvement efforts.
8. Adheres to legal compliance policies
9. Aware of and use of Healthcare values Hotline

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure / Certification / Registration: High School diploma or GED; If working as Home Health Nursing Assistant, must be certified. If upon hire, does not have one year’s experience, Nurse Aide certification is required. BLS provider status or equivalent knowledge. If does not have upon hire, will obtain within 6 months of hire.