Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Human Nutrition Research Center USDA located at 430 West Health Sciences Dr, Davis, CA 95616

Shift: 12 hours shift – 2 weeks a month

Requirement:

Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

Knowledge of relevant nursing care

Friendly and professional bedside manner

CNA CertificationDuties:

Monitor and chart notes on subjects' health problems using a narrative format.

Observation of signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatments or medications, and subjects' general behavior or physical condition.

Dispense medications and/or dietary supplements and take verbal/telephone orders from the physician.

Collect and record subjects' vital signs and chart collected research data into subjects' permanent medical records

Perform routine blood and urine sample processing. Administer qualitative tests on subjects' daily urine samples

Maintain logbooks for transmission to PI or for other staff instructions between shifts, or for recording study protocol deviations and errors

Supervise subjects' consumption of water, meals, and snacks

Supervise recreational and social activities for resident subjects, and escort subjects to off-site outings while safely operating Government vehicles.

Outside activity with the study subjects such as daily walks, developing new activities, planning activities pertinent to the age and sex of subjects, and monitoring subjects during activities.

Prevent the introduction of contraband items into the research environment by performing routine room inspections

Remove contaminated waste from the MRU and wipe down surfaces to prepare equipment for special procedures

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