Nurse Assistant (CNA)

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JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for nurse assisting duties of average difficulty in providing basic support to licensed health care providers; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assisting and Caring for Others

• Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses. 

• Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor. 

• Follow a prescribed health care plan or protocol.

• Take the patient's vital signs.   

• Identifies patient's allergies.

Handling and Moving Objects

• Provides specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.

Performing General Physical Activity:

• Provides basic support to licensed medical providers (e.g., lifting, transferring and holding children, stocking and cleaning clinic rooms, and maintaining supply rooms).

• Provides direct daily living care for residents: bathes dresses and feeds residents; moves, lifts or transfers residents.

Monitor Processes, Material or Surroundings

• Performs lab controls to ensure accuracy of equipment and materials.

Interacting with Computers

• Interacts with multiple computer software systems and websites to enter and receive information as appropriate.

Documenting/Recording Information

• Documents completed tests and results in a written and/or computerized format.

• Records appropriate procedure codes on documents in a written format.

Performing Administrative Activities

• Ensures confidentiality of client information according to state and federal guidelines.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

• Complies with and adapts to current state and federal programs and policies and all applicable laws.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

• Serves clients with dignity and respect in a professional manner.

Processing Information

• Verifies appropriate codes based on procedures.

• Calculates Body Mass Index (BMI) using standardized formula.

Developing and Building Teams

• Demonstrates responsibilities for other co-workers’ job duties to cover breaks, lunches, absences, etc., to ensure and maintain interpersonal relationships and an efficient work flow.

Getting Information

• Interviews the client to determine the purpose of the visit.

• Questions the client for medical history and understanding of clinical procedures.

• Assesses the client for requested and/or additional services.

• Obtains the necessary vital signs, measurements, screenings and laboratory tests.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

• Maintains positive, constructive and cooperative communication with supervisors or peers.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

• Serves as a liaison between staff, vendors and other external sources.

• Informs clients of programs, procedures and the accessibility of services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High School Diploma; and

• Valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal 

• Service Mathematics 

• Public Safety and Security

Skills

• Active Learning 

• Active Listening

• Mathematics 

• Reading Comprehension 

• Speaking 

• Writing Coordination 

• Service Orientation 

• Social Perceptiveness 

• Quality Control Analysis 

• Time Management

Abilities

•  Deductive Reasoning 

• Inductive Reasoning 

• Mathematical Reasoning 

• Memorization 

• Number Facility 

• Oral Comprehension 

• Oral Expression 

• Problem Sensitivity 

• Selective Attention 

• Spatial Orientation

• Time Sharing 

• Visualization 

• Written Comprehension 

• Written Expression 

• Arm-Hand Steadiness 

• Finger Dexterity 

• Manual Dexterity 

• Extent Flexibility 

• Gross Body Coordination 

• Auditory Attention 

• Speech Clarity 

• Speech Recognition

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach and manipulate objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. The position requires hearing, mental acuity, speaking, and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work is performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting with centrally controlled heating and air conditioning. Full-time 37.5 hours weekly, Monday-Friday.

BENEFITS

Full time benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, EAP, retirement planning, pension, employee clinic, employee discounts, and more. Full time weekly hours 37.5, Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm.

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