PCU-Certified Nursing Assistant-PerDiem-Days

Certified Nursing Assistant:

• Responsible for attending to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of patients..
• Assist registered nursing personnel in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences.
• Obtains and records vital signs, heights and weights per policy.
• Meets patient’s personal hygiene and basic needs in a timely manner.
• Ensures that the patient is comfortable, necessary supplies are available and in reach.
• Keeps patient environment safe and tidy.
• Provides patient specific care as appropriate to age of patient.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients to include use of appropriate therapies such as play, written, and picture board. 
• Reports changes in patient’s condition, out of normal values, patient/family concerns or complaints to nurse, charge nurse and/or supervisor.
• Applies AIDET as well as other evidence-based behaviors. 
• Participates in developmental and organizational initiatives for process improvement and quality assurance as requested.
• Follows appropriate infection control procedures.
• Performs skin care interventions and treatments, as permitted by state regulation. 
• Maintains patient and staff confidentiality.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff as requested.

Unit Specific Responsibilities:

Med/Surg, Peds, PCU, ICU, Observation Unit, and ER:

• Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), provide continuous visual and proximal contact with the patient(s), including but not limited to in-room observation, provision of basic comfort services, maintaining a safe environment, accompanying patient during transportation for tests/procedures, and documentation on appropriate forms
• Maintains educational requirements and training requirements to fulfill the role and responsibilities of a Unit Coordinator as outlined in the Unit Coordinator job description.
• Regularly updates patient communication boards.
• Performs hourly rounds with patients.
• Performs bedside shift report.
• Assures patient belongings are accounted for on admission and transfers and returned at discharge. 
• Performs designated admitting tasks.
• Records accurate intake and output for each patient.
• CNA may be required to provide backup support a Camera Tech in specific units:
  1. Demonstrates competence with operating video monitor equipment by managing the video monitor (including audio component), display of rooms, adding and deleting beds monitored; is aware of actions for video monitor Downtime. 
  2. Receives report on video patient assignment from nurse. Stays at the monitor at all times, reports changes in patient’s behavior/status to nurse. 
  3. Documents and signs “Record and Video Monitoring form” (verbal reminders, staff interventions, # of fall alerts. 
  4. Identifies the behaviors that may precipitate a fall; is aware of the proper steps to take if patient is not seen on the video monitor.

Home Health and Hospice:

• All documentation is completed accurately and timely (no later than 8am the next day).
• Productivity to average no less than 5-6 patients per day.

Hospice House:

• Performs hourly rounds with patients.
• Performs bedside shift report.
• Assures patient belongings are accounted for on admission and transfers and returned at discharge. 
• Performs designated admitting tasks.
• Records accurate intake and output for each patient.
• Performs designated admitting tasks.

• Must be 16 years of age or greater, if CNA
• Must be 18 years of age or greater, if LNA

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, if providing POC Testing

Experience: Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant, OR successful completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program

Licensure: N/A

Certification: 

• Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, if CNA 
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Unit Specific:

Pediatrics:

• Two-week pediatric orientation with annual competency in pediatrics

Home Health:

• Level one fingerprint clearance card, or application, required within 20 days of hire.
• Current and valid Arizona Driver’s License, must be 21 years of age or older and clean driving record.

Hospice and Hospice House:

• Level one fingerprint clearance card, or application, required within 20 days of hire.
• Current and valid Arizona Driver’s License, must be 21 years of age or older and clean driving record.
• Current and valid Arizona Food Handlers Card.

• Experience as an LNA or CNA in related unit’s field
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Unit Specific:

Home Health/Hospice 

• Requires travel, in properly insured personal vehicle, throughout the service area.

• Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors, if providing POC testing
• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach, while working with patients for the entire shift
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases
• Ability to sit for 3-5 hours per day
• Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day
• Ability to walk for 3-5 hours day
• Able to care for patients in a variety of settings
• Proficiently utilize office equipment including phone, computer, fax printers, copier, scanner, etc.