Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) MedSurg

• Treats patients with respect and dignity.  Providing privacy in all cares.
• Completes assignments, good time managements.  Assists others willingly.  Answers call lights promptly.  Makes hourly rounds.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living:  meal time set up and feeding, toileting, ambulation, transfers, positioning, dressing, AM & PM cares – bathing, oral hygiene, shave, skin and nail care.  Attends to physical, spiritual and emotional needs.
• Accurately documents care provided:  Activity, Meals, I & O, Vital Signs, Weights, Swing Bed activities and ADL assessments.
• Computer skills:  Able to register patient when ward clerk is not available, order entry for specimen collection and requisitions for maintenance (equipment repairs).
• Assist with admissions and discharges – room preparation.
• Cooperates with unit cleaning, maintenance and restocking:  Diet kitchen, utility room, report room, patient rooms, supply room, med carts, IV trays, equipment, etc.
• Good technical skills:  Vital Signs, I & O, specimen collection, WBG, Weights, Isolation, hot and cold pads and SCD’s.
• Respectfully takes direction from medical professionals and reports changes in patient condition timely.
• Assists with maintaining equipment and reports all faulty equipment.

• Serves as a role model for the organization and exemplifies the corporate values of WRHSF.
• Attends all required training sessions provided by the facility and others as required for licensing.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures (example, fire drills, bomb threats, tornado, disaster plans and other procedures).
• Cooperates when implementing changes that affect the organization.

• Demonstrates courtesy, cooperation and sensitivity toward patients, family and visitors.
• Displays empathy and offers support for employees, patients and visitors throughout the facility.
• Maintains a warm and welcoming environment for all individuals and demonstrates caring and concern.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Adheres to all Administrative and Personnel Policies (example: dress code policy, attendance policy, parking policy and all others).
• Promotes positive relationships within your own department.
• Promotes positive relationships with other departments within the organization.

• Completion of a state-approved CNA certification program.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of North Dakota.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients and their families.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare practices.

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