Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS:

Weekender with benefits; Works 2-12 hour shifts 6a-6p per the weekender

guidelines; will work 48 actual hours in the two-week pay period but is

paid 72 as part of the weekender program. Holiday rotation is required.

JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision of the registered nurse, provides direct

nursing care for infant through geriatric patients on the

medical/surgical units by instituting the minimum standard of care

(MSOC). MAJOR JOB FUNCTION: 1. Provides for patient\'s personal hygiene.

• Gives bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves and assists
  
  

with showers. 2. Provides for activities of daily living. a. Assists

with meals and feeds patients. b. Ambulates, turns and positions

patients. c. Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals. 3.

Administers enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice

packs, heat treatments and sitz and therapeutic baths. 4. Performs I&O.

• Checks vital signs and weight. b. Performs sugar and acetone urine
  
  

testing, specimen collection and post-mortem care. 5. Provides for

comfort needs of patients. 6. Works effectively as a team member in the

delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees. 7.

Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner. 8.

Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and co-workers;

transports patients and equipment as appropriate. 9. Promptly answers

patients\' call lights and requests. 10. Reports observations of a

patient to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional

assessment. a. Coordinates ongoing assessment of the patient with staff

RN according to developed age related standards of care. b. Documents on

appropriate flow sheets within specified time frame. c. Documentation is

accurate and complete according to standards. d. Assists in evaluation

of effectiveness plan of care and patient\'s physical and emotional

response to teaching and nursing interventions. 11. Instills confidence

in the patient by maintaining a neat and attractive appearance and

performing duties in a competent and caring manner. a. Interacts

effectively with patients both through oral and written communication

using appropriate verbal and non-verbal behavior to reinforce the

content of the message. b. Respects patient need for privacy, explains

cares to patient, and treats patient as an individual with dignity. 12.

Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.

• Attends staff meetings at least 50% of time. Reads and initials all
  
  

meeting minutes of those not in attendance. 13. Maintains a good working

relationship among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital

employees through appropriate communication. a. Willing to identify

problems and participate in problem solving process. b. Demonstrates the

ability to evaluate suggestions and criticism objectively. 14. In

specialized areas, performs duties as defined on a specialized skill

list. a. With specialized training, may perform additional and

specialized tasks pertinent to assigned area. b. Accepts reassignment as

needed to provide necessary care for all patients. 15. Demonstrates

proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares

and any other related computerized patient information/documentation.

• Performs other duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Behaves In a Manner Consistent With Hospital

customer service program. a. Treats co-workers and customers as

appropriate. Is courteous and helpful in all customer contacts. 2. Meets

hospital and departmental dress code and hygiene guidelines. a. Is

familiar with dress code/uniform requirements for department. b. Dresses

consistently in the appropriate attire in respect to position at

hospital. 3. Meets JOINT COMMISSION and hospital educational standards

as required. 4. Is present and prepared for work as scheduled. 5.

Demo strates creativity and initiative in job. a. Contributes, develops,

supports and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with

co-workers and supervisors. b. Is self-motivated. 6. Demonstrates

support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving

departmental and organizational goals. a. Develops positive working

relationships, is receptive to and acts upon input from other team

members and departments and is willing and able to compromise as needed.

• Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time. 8.
  
  

Communicates effectively. a. Able to express ideas/opinions, uses

appropriate congruent communications methods. b. Deal with co-workers

and customers openly and honestly. c. Is receptive and attentive to

communication/feedback from co-workers and customers. 9. Adheres to

strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even

acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited. 10. Supports and

complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement

Initiatives. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. High School Diploma Or

equivalent required. 2. Successful completion of Certified Nursing

Assistant program and listed as current and active on the WI Nurse Aide

Registry. 3. Previous Hospital Experience Preferred. 4. Current

certification or eligibility to become BLS certified.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 1. Excellent verbal and written communication

skills. 2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the

ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. 3.

Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to

perform essential nursing practice. 4. Must have proficient computer

skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. 5. Must

have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress and

with minimal supervision. 6. Needs to possess a high level of

intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to

comprehend and analyze details. 7. Ability to operate and handle many

kinds of complex equipment. 8. Ability to demonstrate clinical

competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through

geriatric patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Regularly required to use hands

to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. 2. The CNA is

frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The

CNA is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or

crouch, and smell. 3. The CNA must occasionally lift and/or move up to

50 pounds. 4. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information

through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. 5.

Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of

Written Materials. 6. Computer/keyboard Skills Required. Must Have The

ability to operate in a Windows environment. PI280479221 \*\*\*\*\*

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