Certified Nurse Assistant; CNA Med​/Surg

Overview

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital serving the South Texas region. The organization provides compassionate patient care and clinical services through an integrated care approach.

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• Collaborates with each patient’s nurse to plan the care for assigned patients for the shift.
• Provides activities of daily living (ADLs), promotes mobility, and assists with nutritional needs per unit routine under the direction of the licensed nurse, following hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes skin care, nutrition/hydration, and decubitus prevention.
• Observes patient progress and changes in status; reports significant changes to the licensed nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges within hospital guidelines and policies.
• Engages in ongoing development to enhance patient-focused care.
• Uses authorized equipment to gather and document data on stable, established patients.
• Accurately records vital signs, weights, and completion of ADLs in the medical record.
• Reports significant and/or abnormal values to the licensed nurse promptly.
• Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives.
• Assists in meeting basic needs for patients in restraints as required.
• Performs patient care with emphasis on patient rights, confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and culturally appropriate care.
• Facilitates maintenance of equipment by submitting maintenance requests as needed.
• Contributes to service excellence by presenting a positive first impression and supporting team goals.
• Follows universal precautions and complies with health requirements.
• Maintains safety and adheres to dress code policies.
• Knows role in emergency situations and reports unsafe practices to management.

• Completion of a State of Texas approved nursing assistant course.
• Current Texas Department of Health certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or if recently graduates from an approved Nursing Assistant course, may have up to 90 days to obtain certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Adheres to organization-wide policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Remains within the professional scope of practice at all times.
• Any other duties as assigned will follow hospital guidelines and policies.