Certified Nurse Attendant

Reports to the Patient Care Manager.  Under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, the CNA provides specific direct patient care activities and performs related support functions within his/her scope of responsibility as specified in this job description.

• →Responds appropriately in an emergent situation as per hospital policy.
• →Utilizes principles of Infection Control in the delivery of care.
• →Accurately performs and records vital signs including blood pressure
• →Monitors and records patient intake and output accurately
• →Provides for patient’s personal care needs-hygiene, toileting, feeding and bed making
• →Performs waive testing according to policy and procedure
• →Observes care of patients on suicidal, constant and safety precautions
• →Transport patients as assigned.
• →Implements restraints according to policy and procedure.

High School or GED required. BCLS and completed certified Nursing Assistant course.