Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) - Highcrest Hospital of Wichita Falls

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide routine nursing care and services that support the care delivered to patients/residents requiring long-term acute or transitional restorative care, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must hold a current CNA or LNA state Certification and must maintain Certification/ License renewal in accordance with the standards of the regulatory agency;
2. Prior experience in healthcare preferred;
3. Basic computer skills as evidenced by knowledge of Internet and Email; Preferred
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English;
5. BLS certification through American Heart Association;

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides general aspects of patient/resident care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the CNA’s scope of practice to include but not be limited to: feeding, bathing, and dressing patients/residents; assisting with toileting; taking vital signs; serving meals; making beds; keeping rooms tidy; setting up medical equipment and assisting with procedures; answering call lights for help; and observing and reporting changes in a patient/resident condition or behavior;
2. Meets current documentation standards and completes within shift;
3. Practices established infection control procedures;
4. Basic computer skills as evidenced by knowledge of Internet and Email;
5. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information;
6. Works ethically and demonstrates good customer service;
7. Arrives promptly, regularly and reliably for assigned work schedule;
8. Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical: Walking - up to 50%
• Standing - up to 75%
• Kneeling - up to 25%
• Sitting - up to 25%
• Pushing - up to 50%
• Bending - up to 25%
• Squatting - up to 25%
• Pulling - up to 50%
• Reaching - up to 35%
• Lifting - up to 50lbs
• Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: Moderate

EXPOSURE RISK:

Category I - Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED:

B/P cuffs, stethoscope, beds, scales, lifts, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, computers