Certified Nurse Assistant STEPDOWN 7P-7A

T.J. Regional Health Glasgow, KY 42141, US

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.
Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid need; and elimination needs.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

GED or High School Diploma required or current high school student in pursuit of GED to be obtained within one calendar year
Certification indicating successful completion of a Nurse's Aide/Technician training and competency course preferred.
BLS required

Minimum Work Experience

Knowledge of principles of patient hygiene, comfort, and safety measures. Previous experience as a patient care provider helpful.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - = Greater than 32%

Standing - = Greater than32%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.

Color Vision ability required.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.

Physical/Environmental requirements

Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 200 lbs

Pushing - Up to 200 lbs

OSHA

Direct exposure to body fluids.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Age Specific - Pediatrics

Demonstrates knowledge of pediatric growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.
Demonstrates competency and knowledge of age-appropriate equipment.
Demonstrates appropriate suction technique using bulb syringe in the infant and toddler patient.
Demonstrates appropriate awareness of suspected abuse/neglect to pediatric patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric patient.
Takes vital signs at appropriate sites.
Is familiar with location and use of pediatric emergency equipment.

Age Specific - Adolescent

Demonstrates knowledge of adolescent growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal growth.
Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adolescent patient.

Age Specific - Adults

Demonstrates knowledge of adult growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.
Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adult patient.

Age Specifics - Geriatrics

Demonstrates knowledge of the normal aging process.
Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the identification of sensorium changes.

Essential Functions

Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Performs treatment procedures under the direction of the registered nurse, such as application of the therapeutic heat/ice.
Measures temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height/weight, and intake and output and reports abnormal values to assigned nurse.
Collects specimens of stool, urine, and sputum and transports to lab in a timely manner.
Ability to perform bedside blood glucose monitoring with the Accu-Chek Inform II
Assists with care such as position, lifting, and transferring patients with proper body mechanisms and ambulating patients as directed by the assigned nurse.
Transports patients as needed, such as to radiology, surgery, or another nursing unit.
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment by leaving patient rooms in order, by reporting equipment that is out of order, and by cleaning equipment as needed.
Answers telephone, call system, and greets visitors professionally, and routes information received to the appropriate personnel.
Contributes it the development of peers, colleague, and others by sharing knowledge and skills, and by providing constructive feedback regarding their practice.
Promotes confidentiality and uses complete discretion when discussing information.
Floats to other areas assigned, responds to floating requests with a positive attitude.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties/Non-Essentials

Performs additional task as assigned.
Attends and satisfactorily completes annual competency.
Completes annual HealthStream assignments as assigned.
Attends in services on new equipment.
Participates in 75% of staff meetings as evidence by attendance records.
Floats to other areas as assigned with a positive attitude.

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