Description: Job Summary:

The Certified Nurse Assistant One works as a member of the nursing team under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CNA 1 assists in the provision of basic patient care as dictated by comfort and safety and in accordance with identified training and certification.

Essential Responsibilities:

Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization records and information.
Takes responsibility to keep informed of Departmental communications.
Coordinate with the Charge RN/ Supervising RN provide appropriate coverage when leaving the unit.  
Obtains assignments from charge nurse/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift.
Notifies Charge RN/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift
Communicates patient care information so that standards of care are maintained.
Communicates with patient, family, and other staff in professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
Provide assistance to members or connects member with appropriate person as needed.
Safe Practice Standard of Performance
Maintains safety in use of all equipment.
Operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturers instructions and hospital policy.
Reports need for repair, removes and tags defective equipment and initiates repair request according to policy and procedure.
Identifies patients by checking identification band prior to performing duties.
Handles all hazardous waste in compliance with HazCom regulations.
Handles all infectious waste in compliance with Infection Control standards.
Performs appropriate role during Codes
Delivers all services in a manner which promotes patient comfort and safety.
Assists patient(s) and team members in safely lifting, transferring, turning, positioning ambulating and transporting.
Assists in the application of safety devices as assigned by the RN.
Performs delegated tasks as defined in the CNA1Scope of Duties:
Accurately measures and records vital signs and reports abnormal findings immediately to the supervising RN.
Collects and transports specimens when necessary.
Documents completion of delegated tasks on designated chart forms.
Reports observed change of patient condition to supervising RN.
Maintains safe, and comfortable environment for patients
Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner as assigned.
Collaborates with supervising RN to prioritize tasks according to situation and total assignment.
Remains adaptable to changes in the work environment and related assignments.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

N/A

Education

Must have completed a basic nursing assistant training program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 1 (Oregon)


Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Physical Requirements:
Lifting and carrying:
1. Able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.
2. May assist in the movement of patients and/or equipment whose weight may range form 100-300 pounds.
Bending: able to bend up to 60 times per shift, at both the waist and knees.
Walking: able to stand and/or walk for entire shift. Able to walk a distance of three to five miles during course of a shift.
Able to push/pull weights 100 to 300 pounds with assistance.
Standing: able to stand six to eight hours per shift.
BLS w/AED Certification

Note: Employees are required to follow all prescribed safety precautions and procedures in order to avoid accidents or exposure to illness.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Notes:

.9FTE night shift CNA I for Med/Surg.
PC# MSANC222