Requisition ID: 63984

Location: Presence St Mary Kankakee

Location Address:
500 West Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901-3661 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 24
Employment Status: Part-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Night
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs various duties under the direction and supervision of a professional licensed nurse to assist the nursing staff in meeting patient treatment and care requirements. All duties are carried out in accordance with the established policies and procedures.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct patient care as assigned by the licensed nurse and communicates patient's response.

Performs routine procedures e.g. blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, heights, weights, intake and output and the collections of urine, stool and sputum specimens.

Documents care per departmental standards in electronic medical record.

Assists with patients' activity and providing a safe environment.

Observes patients while performing delegated tasks and reports significant findings regarding patient safety, personal needs and changes in patient's condition to the licensed nurse.

Promotes and maintains an atmosphere for patient comfort. Keep patient's room clean and orderly.

Provides skin care and is knowledgeable in care needed to maintain or improve skin integrity.

Collaborates with the licensed nurse in implementing and evaluating the plan of care and functional status.

Assists with admissions, transfers, morgue transport and discharge of patient.

Replenishes patient's supplies as needed.

Identifies patient/family education needs and reports them to the licensed nurse.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

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Business Unit: Presence St Mary Hosp Kankakee
Department Name: Med Surg PSMH

Job Function: Nursing