Certified Nursing Assistant
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2Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description
Summary
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct
supervision of an RN/LPN.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance
as required.
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Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing RN/LPN of information
collected.
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Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to,
feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning bed-making, assisting with ambulation,
enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide such additional care as required to
meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
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Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed by RN and/or physician as
needed.
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Assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing
non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.
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Note and reports any changes in patient's condition to the RN or LPN.
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Take and records vital signs, record I&O, applies ice bags, administer douches and enemas.
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Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh
drinking water.
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Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing with appropriate training.
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Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
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Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
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Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
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Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
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Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and
attending educational offerings. Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
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Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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