CNA​/LNA Med Surg Nights

Position Title and Code

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

Department: All Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No

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

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in a manner that supports KHI’s vision to be the kindest, highest quality health system in the country. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and the clinical leadership of the Registered Nurse (RN), the CNA performs clinical nursing procedures and functions 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. 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.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences.
• Obtain and record vital signs, heights and weights per policy.
• Meet patient’s personal hygiene and basic needs in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the patient is comfortable, necessary supplies are available and in reach.
• Keep patient environment safe and tidy.
• Provide patient‑specific care as appropriate to age of patient.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients to include use of appropriate therapies such as play, written, and picture board.
• Report changes in patient’s condition, out of normal values, patient/family concerns or complaints to nurse, charge nurse and/or supervisor.
• Apply AIDET as well as other evidence‑based behaviors.
• Participate in developmental and organizational initiatives for process improvement and quality assurance as requested.
• Follow appropriate infection control procedures.
• Perform skin care interventions and treatments, as permitted by state regulation.
• Maintain patient and staff confidentiality.
• Assist 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.
• Maintain educational requirements and training requirements to fulfill the role and responsibilities of a Unit Coordinator as outlined in the Unit Coordinator job description.
• Regularly update patient communication boards.
• Perform hourly rounds with patients.
• Perform bedside shift report.
• Assure patient belongings are accounted for on admission and transfers and returned at discharge.
• Perform designated admitting tasks.
• Record accurate intake and output for each patient.
• CNA may be required to provide backup support a Camera Tech in specific units.
• Demonstrate competence with operating video monitor equipment by managing the video monitor (including audio component), display of rooms, adding and deleting beds monitored; be aware of actions for video monitor downtime.
• Receive report on video patient assignment from nurse. Stay at the monitor at all times, report changes in patient’s behavior/status to nurse.
• Document and sign “Record and Video Monitoring form” (verbal reminders, staff interventions, number of fall alerts).
• Identify the behaviors that may precipitate a fall; be 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 8 am the next day).
• Productivity to average no less than 5–6 patients per day.

• Perform hourly rounds with patients.
• Perform bedside shift report.
• Assure patient belongings are accounted…