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Certified Nursing Assistant – Acute Care

Job Description

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RN/LPN. Assists patient in preparing for discharge: dressing, packing, accompanying discharged patient

to vehicle. Reports significant unusual findings to RN/LPN.

Follows procedures to assure that supply stocks are ready for use. Records supply usage of patient using

the current charging system. Alerts RN/LPN to unusually high supply needs depending on patient usage.

Is conscious of available linen and supply stores when giving patient care.

Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care. Maintains a clean, orderly

patient unit for each patient. Assures that isolation principles are understood and carried out. Cleans

kitchen, utility rooms, etc., as assigned by RN/LPN. Washes units in absence of housekeeping staff.

Maintains awareness of the patient's and family's need for emotional support and understanding.

Communicates pertinent psychosocial information to RN/LPN.

Listens to patient's concerns and make sure the patient and family understands treatments and procedures.

Performs Unit Clerk duties in times of need; breaks, vacations, illness following appropriate orientation.

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Regularly attends departmental, hospital meetings and educational inservices.

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Maintains positive attitude towards co-workers, patients and visitors.

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Performs other duties as assigned and individual is qualified to perform.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Assists patients with meals, as needed.

Exhibits cooperation and a positive attitude toward other hospital departments. Assist in transport to other

departments.

Participates in inservice education programs, monthly staff meetings, and committee assignments.

Maintains current BLS rating.

Assists in training and orientation of new personnel.

Works with other staff members in completing routine paperwork duties.

Assists nursing staff in other areas of hospital as requested and qualified when need arises.

Attends 12 hours of inservice education yearly.

Maintains competency skills as directed by the Nurse Acute Care Director.

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