Certified Nursing Assistant, Continuum of Care

SSM Health - 4639 Hammersley Road - Responsibilities:
Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.;
Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.;
Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.;
Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.;
Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.;
Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.;
Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.;
Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.;
Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.;
Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.