Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Casual (on call), Med/Surg

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

This job requires that you are a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and registered with the State of Wisconsin.

Starting base pay is $17.00/hour.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides care to patients of all ages through performing or assisting with personal care activities and related services necessary under the supervision of an LPN or RN.

I.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides or assists patients with daily cares.  Observes patients frequently to ensure their needs are being met including keeping the patient clean and dry.  Ensures cares are provided as indicated in the nursing care plan.
• Responds to patient’s call light or requests for assistance promptly and appropriately.    
• Takes accurate TPR, BP, and I &O measures and records them in a timely manner.  Reports any changes to nursing staff immediately.
• Displays proficient performance of technical skills and operation of equipment.  Completes competencies as requested in a timely manner. 
• Ensures patient’s room is kept in a neat and clean appearance throughout the shift.  Ensures patient is provided with linens and/or personal items. 
• Assists patients with feeding as directed, utilizes assistance devices appropriately and as ordered.  Provides fresh water/nourishment as appropriate.   Documents the need for assistance and nourishment.
• Ambulates, positions and turns patients safely.   
• Communicates pertinent information and observations to the nursing staff.
• Documents daily care given on flow-sheets according to hospital polices and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and counsels others when confidentiality is being compromised.
• Follows safety and infection control polices and procedures of facility.
• Assist with cleaning and restocking of patient care areas and rooms upon admission and discharge.
• Displays a proper work ethic including promptness, initiative stewardship of facility property, proper dress, and excellent attendance.

Additional Duties

• Answers telephone in a courteous, pleasant and helpful manner and relay the message to appropriate department in a timely manner.   
• Charges properly for supplies, reorders those supplies and restocks and rotates stock to prevent outdated supplies.
• Participates in at least 80% of yearly staff meetings and unit activities. Performs other duties as assigned.   
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

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