Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists licensed nursing
personnel in the provision of nursing care. They will complete
their tasks/duties under the supervision and direction of an
assigned Registered Nurse (RN) and/or the Charge RN.CNA works with
and supports the nursing team in providing services, which meets
the patient's and unit needs.All tasks will be carried out
according to patient and family needs in relation to age-specific
and age-appropriate levels of care. Essential Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of a licensed nurse the CNA can provide care
and assist patients with the following tasks: PATIENT CARE TASKS
Safety Needs - Use of: Hourly Rounds Participate in Unit fall
prevention program Participate in workplace Safety program Patient
mobility safety alarms Lifting Equipment Bed Rails Bed Level
Isolation and Personal Protective Equipment Chemotherapy
Precautions Oral pharynx suctioning Patient surveillance assignment
Restraints Personal Hygiene Needs: Oral/mouth care Bed bath Shower
Sitz Bath A.M./P.M. Care Peri-Care Routine skin care, applying
over-the-counter creams and ointments for prophylactic treatment of
skin conditions Apply pediculocides and comb hair to remove nits.
Comfort Measures: Passing and refilling water pitchers Catheter
care, including applying and removing condom catheters Daily linen
change Post-mortem care, as assigned Use of nursing comfort skin
care products (NOTE: Does not include products obtained from
Pharmacy) Unhooking and re-hooking of NG tubes during ADL's Warm
and cold therapies including warm and cold compresses, ice bag, ice
collar, ice glove, dry code pack, heated soaks and whirlpool or
sitz bath Nutritional Needs: Preparation of patient meal trays,
snacks and fluids as directed by the RN Feeding techniques Weighing
(standing, chair scale, bed scale, sling scale) Patient Transport:
To procedures, to other units and for discharge as directed by
Primary Nurse and/or Charge RN Patient Equipment: Apply sequential
compression devices Assist patients in and out of Continuous
Passive Motion machines Pelvic traction Cervical collar Charnley
pillow Overhead frame/trapeze Vital sign monitoring equipment
Patient lift and/or transfer equipment (Hover Mats, Sara Lift,
Cardiac Chair) Other Tasks/Duties: Bladder scanning Collect clean
catch urine specimen Obtain a sterile urine specimen from the port
of a catheter Assist patient with coughing and deep breathing
Suction oral pharynx Equipment cleaning Battery changes of
equipment Specimen collection and transport Unit duties as assigned
DATA COLLECTION Vital Signs: Temperature, pulse and respirations
Blood pressure - manual and electronic on upper arm, thigh, and
lower leg, including orthostatic blood pressure readings Pulse
Oximetry Height and weight Measure, record and/or empty output from
drainage devices and closed drainage systems Documentation: CNAs
are to record data collected and duties performed on the following
documents according to hospital policy: Intake and output sheet
Calorie count sheet Flow Sheets as appropriate (for example,
restraint flow sheet, 24-hour flow sheet Graphic Sheet Signature ID
sheet Admitting database (profile, day of event summary, outpatient
procedure form Document Flow Sheet for Patients under 1:1
Observation Communication: Utilizes appropriate verbal and
nonverbal skills which demonstrate respect for patients, patient's
property and coworkers. Notifies RN of patient need for
modification devices for decreased sensory or cognitive function
(glasses, hearing aid, TDD, closed caption TV). Informs RN of
recognized abnormalities in signs and symptoms. Demonstrates an
understanding of age-appropriate care for the population being
served. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum six (6) months of
experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an acute care
hospital, skilled nursing, extended care, or clinical outpatient
setting. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees
have this experience requirement waived. Education High school
diploma or GED. License, Certification, Registration Current CNA
certification by the State of California. Valid CPR card.
Additional Requirements: N/A Preferred Qualifications: N/ANotes:
Non-Payday Weekend. Scheduled work hours per week will be
20-32.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center, San Marcos , Certified Nursing Assistant, Other , San Marcos, California
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