CNA - Med​/Surg: Elevate Patient Care 3G

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) functions within the Scope of Practice outlined by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The C.N.A assists the Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team in the safe delivery of quality patient care, while supporting unit operations.

This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.

Unit Description:

3G is the largest medical-surgical nursing unit at Frederick Health Hospital, featuring 41 all private patient rooms. Our team provides comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, caring for individuals with a wide range of medical diagnoses as well as patients recovering from various surgical procedures.

Our fast-paced environment provides staff with the opportunities to care for patients with varying levels of complexity while developing a broad range of skills. Several nurses hold national certifications in medical surgical nursing demonstrating advanced knowledge and commitment to patient care. At 3G, we are committed to delivering safe, compassionate patient-centered care while working together as a team to support our patients, their families and one another.

And we are proud to be designated as a Magnet® nursing hospital and named A Great Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s.

Essential Functions:

• In a team relationship with a registered nurse, and under the instruction, direction, and supervision of a nurse, the CNA shall:

o Collect and record routine health data that is defined but not limited to cultural, religious and socioeconomic background and activities of daily living.

o Orally report the health status data as required by the nurse.

o Provide feedback to the nurse regarding the nurse-directed plan of care, which is being implemented.

o Provide feedback to the nurse about the patient’s expressed wishes concerning the plan of care.

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living as delegated by the nurse, including but not limited to:

o Morning, evening, and general care to include bathing, mouth care, hair care, shaving, and skin care according to individual patient needs.

o Repositioning patients to prevent skin breakdown.

o Ensuring patients are out of bed and ambulated according to physician orders and RN direction.

o Preparing for and assisting patients with meals, nourishments and beverages.

• Perform interventions as delegated by a registered nurse, including but not limited to:

o Hourly rounding to include the 4 P’s:
Pain, Potty, Personal Needs;
Possessions.

o Blood glucose testing, vital signs, pulse oximetry, height, weight, SCD’s, indwelling urinary catheter removal, indwelling peripheral intravenous catheter removal, simple wound care to uncomplicated healing surgical wounds, and/or other equipment required by each department.

• Record routine data and care provided on appropriate documents.

• Identify the need for assistance and request assistance when the CAN is unsure about the condition; does not know how to do an activity; or is working in a new practice setting.

• Report the patient’s response and the patient’s progress to the nurse at designated times and/or when there is a change in the patient’s condition.

o Quality of care activities

o Continued learning

o Completion of appropriate delegated assignments.

• Adhere to local, state and federal guidelines and regulations regarding client confidentiality and privacy rights. Direct all patient requests for information to the nurse.

• Advocate for the patient by reporting to the nurse statements expressed by the patient or family regarding request for…