Certified Nursing Assistant 3; H

Ambulatory Certified Nursing Assistant

Assists in patient care throughout nursing areas. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. Uses concepts taught to solve problems, operate sterilization equipment, assemble and decontaminate surgical instrument and work in a surgical processing environment.

Accountabilities:

• CNA Duties 20%
• Observes and reports patient's status and needs
• Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results
• Obtains specimens and transport to and sends designated department
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner.
• Alerts appropriate RN team members as emergencies arise, or when changes in patient status are noted.
• Upon request, is able to gather equipment that will be needed to control emergency patient care situations.
• Demonstrates age specific competencies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Processing Instruments 40%
• Demonstrates a surgical conscience by practicing aseptic technique at all times.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all required equipment, instrumentation and supplies being utilized during the procedure.
• Initiates the decontamination process of the instrumentation equipment.
• Insures the care of specialty items.
• Verifies sterilization date and package integrity.
• Practice current principles associated with decontamination
• Clean and terminally disinfect instruments, trays, scopes, and etc…
• Identify instruments for immediate turn-around and assure their prompt cleaning
• Perform sterilization activities
• Perform and interpret biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators
• Complete all paperwork and documentation associated with sterilization
• Operate all equipment associated with decontamination and sterilization safely and as recommended
• Maintain sterile inventory
• Identify instruments and supplies
• Receive orders and dispatch instruments and supplies promptly
• Communicate instruments or equipment requiring repairs
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Recognize and report hazards
• Checking rooms on a daily basis, supplying rooms
• Assist and perform related duties based on departmental needs
• Clerical Duties all Areas 40%
• Responsible for clinical and clerical functions of the respective unit.
• Performs secretarial duties for the unit including but not limited to faxing, copying, mailing, and typing any essential material.
• Answers telephone promptly and courteously using proper telephone etiquette and routes calls and messages appropriately.
• Ability to work both in the clinical and clerical setting
• Implements appropriate preventative measure for patients identified with safety risks (i.e. falls).
• Schedules follow-up appointments and consults ensuring patient has appropriate information and provide as needed.
• Schedules patients for labs, diagnostic procedures, OR, and radiation treatment (i.e. CT, MRI, Bone Scan, etc.) as ordered by physician.
• Retrieves and/or assists clinical personnel in retrieving diagnostic studies as needed.
• Retrieves and prints schedules for the next day.
• Make sure all charges are placed in a separate bin to be pick up daily for appropriate charges and reconcile charges Facility fee from with visits.
• Orders supplies for stock room
• Maintains area stocked with the necessary supplies and forms.
• Mail is to be picked up daily from the Mailroom.

Professional Accountability:

• Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employees, computer and other sensitive materials, which may violate HIPAA regulations and/or jeopardize the privacy of others.
• Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Develops and maintains clinical competency.
• Consults internal experts when appropriate.
• Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements.
• Maintains CPR…