A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the health team that provides personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patients physical and emotional well-being; under a professional member of the health team and accord with policies and procedures of St. James Parish Hospital.
Job Duties:
Follow instructions issued by the Nurse Manager/Licensed Nursing Staff and perform duties in accordance with hospital policy and State Regulatory Acts.Follows Universal Precautions on all patients.Maintain a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly and completely utilizing the EMR.Assist with admissions to the unit. Orient family members/responsible parties to the unit; provide hospitality to residents families/responsible parties. Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable environment for every resident. Maintain an organized, neat well-stocked unit.Participate in and receive report daily at start of shift. Plan and organize work assignment; prioritize the specific needs of residents.Measure and report vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, pulse oximetry. Weigh residents as ordered and record. Measure and record intake and output.Perform personal care which includes bath, perineal care, assisting to bathroom or bedpan or bedside commode, changing linens. Provide care that minimizes the risk of skin breakdown by being attentive to the residents hygiene, proper positioning and injury prevention. Observe and report the presence of skin breakdown to nursing staff.Properly and safely lift, move, transfer and position residents in bed, wheelchairs and while using other equipment. Perform ROM exercises as directed.Communicate any changes from norm, or unusual observations to the nurse in a timely manner.Safely feed or assist patients as ordered with meals or snacks, following prescribed feeding protocols. Record patients intake and report any changes. Provide ice/water to patients and refill twice a shift.