Certified Nurse Attendant

Job description

Overview Reports to the Patient Care Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, the CNA provides specific direct patient care activities and performs related support functions within his/her scope of responsibility as specified in this job description. Responsibilities: - Responds appropriately in an emergent situation as per hospital policy. - Utilizes principles of Infection Control in the delivery of care. - Accurately performs and records vital signs including blood pressure - Monitors and records patient intake and output accurately - Provides for patient’s personal care needs-hygiene, toileting, feeding and bed making - Performs waive testing according to policy and procedure - Observes care of patients on suicidal, constant and safety precautions - Transport patients as assigned. - Implements restraints according to policy and procedure. Qualifications: High School or GED required. BCLS and completed certified Nursing Assistant course.