PerDiem-Certified Nursing Assistant Med Surg

Per Diem-Certified Nursing Assistant Med Surg Days-6010

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Position Title: CNA Support Staff Position Code: CNASupStf-________

Department: All Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Reports to: Department Manager Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Position

Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, the CNA works with the Registered Nurse (RN) and the clinical team to perform clinical nursing procedures within the Arizona (AZ) CNA Scope of Practice.

The incumbent supports the plan of care for each patient, as determined by the health care team and in accordance with the goals of the organization. The role works to improve patient safety and patient experience.

• Responsible for attending to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of patients.
• Assist registered nursing personnel in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences.
• Obtains and records vital signs, heights and weights per policy.
• Meets patient’s personal hygiene and basic needs in a timely manner.
• Ensures that the patient is comfortable, necessary supplies are available and in reach.
• Keeps patient environment safe and tidy.
• Provides patient specific care as appropriate to age of patient.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients to include use of appropriate therapies such as play, written, and picture board.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition, out of normal values, patient/family concerns or complaints to nurse, charge nurse and/or supervisor.
• Applies AIDET as well as other evidence-based behaviors.
• Participates in developmental and organizational initiatives for process improvement and quality assurance as requested.
• Follows appropriate infection control procedures.
• Performs skin care interventions and treatments, as permitted by state regulation.
• Maintains patient and staff confidentiality.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff as requested.

• Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), provide continuous visual and proximal contact with the patient(s), including but not limited to in-room observation, provision of basic comfort services, maintaining a safe environment, accompanying patient during transportation for tests/procedures, and documentation on appropriate forms.
• Maintains educational requirements and training requirements to fulfill the role and responsibilities of a Unit Coordinator as outlined in the Unit Coordinator job description.
• Regularly updates patient communication boards.
• Performs hourly rounds with patients.
• Performs bedside shift report.
• Assures patient belongings are accounted for on admission and transfers and returned at discharge.
• Performs designated admitting tasks.
• Records accurate intake and output for each patient.
• CNA may be required to provide backup support as a Camera Tech in specific units.
• Demonstrates competence with operating video monitor equipment by managing the video monitor (including audio component), display of rooms, adding and deleting beds monitored; is aware of actions for video monitor Downtime.
• Receives report on video patient assignment from nurse. Stays at the monitor at all times, reports changes in patient’s behavior/status to nurse.
• Documents and signs “Record and Video Monitoring form” (verbal reminders, staff interventions, # of fall alerts.
• Identifies the behaviors that may precipitate a fall; is aware of the proper steps to take if patient is not seen on the video monitor.

• All documentation is completed accurately and timely (no later than 8am the next day).
• Productivity to average no…