Certified Nursing Assistant - Peds Float Pool - ACH

Major Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation, which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I&O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested; documents accurately in EMR.
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN; documents appropriately.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings; ensures patient call light is always in reach and answers promptly.
• Collects urine, stool and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification; maintains competency as required.
• Completes various errands as directed including pick‑up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintains and orders stock for nursing area; cleans equipment and work areas.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices; performs tasks related to nutritional needs under RN direction (diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection).
• Performs skin integrity tasks: proper repositioning and skin care; ensures special patient supplies and appliances (TED hose, sequential compression devices) are provided and maintained.
• Under RN direction and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post‑mortem care, and bladder scans.
• Practices within infection prevention policies and procedures, demonstrating hand hygiene, knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and use of proper attire when in isolation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate for age of patients served, understanding principles of growth and development over lifespan, assesses data reflective of patient status, interprets information needed to identify age‑specific needs and provides appropriate care (age‑specific information developed further in departmental job standards).

• High School Graduate, or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with State Registry in which team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 45 days.
• Maintenance of annual educational requirements for hospital‑based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
• No experience required.

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Certification Addendum: maintain annual educational requirements for hospital‑based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs. over the head; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.