Certified Nursing Assistant (Surg-Med) - 4LOCS(APS)

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (Surg-Med)

Overview:

Job Category: Acute - Nursing - Travel

Skills:2 years of med/surg experience required

Education: CNA Certification - required Primary Source Verification - required

Certifications & Licenses: CNA Certification

Job Summary/Purpose:

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the acute inpatient rehabilitation patient. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered nurse and or Licensed Therapist. Performs other duties related to the work described herein. Here are some of these duties listed below. This is in no way and all-inclusive list. This just serves as an example of some of the duties required for this role. Duties vary by department.

Job Functions:

Make sure room is free of trash and clutter

No excess linens or dirty linens in patient’s room

Trash emptied and bag replaced

Ice pitchers filled with ice and water (check NPO status with RN)

Beside commodes, potty hats and urinals are empty and clean

All rooms are stocked with S, M, L and XL gloves

Update communication board. Speak with patient about hourly rounding

Food tray placed on carts (They are not to be left in patient rooms)

No extra supplies left on desk or in station

Hallways are free of clutter /trash/stretchers/beds/linens

Wipe down work areas

All isolation caddies are stocked

All patient paperwork placed in patient chart and stored in secure area

Extra equipment plugged in

All glucometers quality checked

All glucometers strips and controls are properly labeled (open date/expired date)

Order supplies every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Ensure Three Central Line Kits are assembled and ready to use

All patient intake and output has been reported to the nursing staff

Collect blood sugars and temperatures

Assist with nighttime snacks for diabetics

Assist nurse with OOB/Ambulation

Assist with turns. Each patient is turned every 2 hours.

Answer phone calls

Timely response to call lights and patient alarms

Put in tickets for broken equipment

Check patient refrigerators. All patient food must be labeled and dated. No staff food allowed

Check staff refrigerator. All food must be labeled (time/date/name)

Stock blanket and wipe warmers

Always provide patient privacy during toileting and bathing

Complete bath log and report sheet

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor