ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA1 or CNA2)

REPORTS TO POSITION:Department Manager/Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Varies

DATE LAST REVIEWED: July 22, 2019

OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The CNA staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments include Med/Surg, Medical, Surgical, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatrics, Inpatient Rehab, Intensive Care Units, Emergency, Procedural departments and floats. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The CNA provides patient and family focused care as part of the health care team in accordance with the St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Reviews and follows directions in the delivery of care of assigned patient(s) within their scope of duties.

Alerts nursing staff if there is a change in the patients behavior or condition or the patient requires assistance or other nursing intervention outside the scope of practice of the CNA1 or CNA2.

Provides and contributes to a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Supports the Nursing team in decreasing harm across the continuum of patient care as authorized per the duties and standards of the CNA 1 or CNA2 role.

Maintains competency in supportive care for the patient, operates equipment safely and properly, and carries out nursing orders within the scope of practice of the CNA1 or CNA2.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.

Transport patients, blood, specimens and other items as needed.

Answer call lights as needed.

Reinforces teaching to patients and families regarding basic health care needs.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of duties), as appropriate.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patients care,asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

ADDITIONAL CNA2 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Promotes patients independence, respects privacy, and maintains patients rights to decide about care and reports findings.

Follows directions in the delivery of care.

Recognizes/reports and records patient observations and care given.

Gives clear directions and reinforces teaching to patients and families regarding basic health care needs.

EDUCATION

Required: As required by certification.

Willingness to take additional courses as requested.

Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Certified Nursing Assistant - Level 1 with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant - Level 2 with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

EXPERIENCE

Required: N/A

Preferred: Previous CNA experience.