Certified Nurse Assistant I - Med/Surg Float (32-Hour, Nights)

The Certified Nurse Assistant One works as a member of the nursing team under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CNA 1 assists in the provision of basic patient care as dictated by comfort and safety and in accordance with identified training and certification.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization records and information.

• Takes responsibility to keep informed of Departmental communications.

• Coordinate with the Charge RN/ Supervising RN provide appropriate coverage when leaving the unit.

• Obtains assignments from charge nurse/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift.

• Notifies Charge RN/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift

• Communicates patient care information so that standards of care are maintained.

• Communicates with patient, family, and other staff in professional, respectful, and courteous manner.

• Provide assistance to members or connects member with appropriate person as needed.

• Safe Practice Standard of Performance

• Maintains safety in use of all equipment.

• Operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturers instructions and hospital policy.

• Reports need for repair, removes and tags defective equipment and initiates repair request according to policy and procedure.

• Identifies patients by checking identification band prior to performing duties.

• Handles all hazardous waste in compliance with HazCom regulations.

• Handles all infectious waste in compliance with Infection Control standards.

• Performs appropriate role during Codes

• Delivers all services in a manner which promotes patient comfort and safety.

• Assists patient(s) and team members in safely lifting, transferring, turning, positioning ambulating and transporting.

• Assists in the application of safety devices as assigned by the RN.

• Performs delegated tasks as defined in the CNA1Scope of Duties:

• Accurately measures and records vital signs and reports abnormal findings immediately to the supervising RN.

• Collects and transports specimens when necessary.

• Documents completion of delegated tasks on designated chart forms.

• Reports observed change of patient condition to supervising RN.

• Maintains safe, and comfortable environment for patients

• Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner as assigned.

• Collaborates with supervising RN to prioritize tasks according to situation and total assignment.

• Remains adaptable to changes in the work environment and related assignments.

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• Must have completed a basic nursing assistant training program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 1 (Oregon)

• Basic Life Support

• Physical Requirements:
• Lifting and carrying:
• 1. Able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.