Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Location
Humboldt, Iowa
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists nurses by performing activities of daily living for residents, including bathing, feeding, and general patient care according to skill level and nurse direction. Key duties also involve promptly answering call lights, recording patient intake/output, and providing verbal reports to the charge nurse at shift end.
Candidates must possess a High School education or equivalent, along with training from an approved 75-hour nurse aide course or equivalent. Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required within three months of employment.
Part-time Certified Nursing Assistant in our Long Term Care - evening position, 2 pm - 10:30 pm, 5 - 6 shifts/pay period (every 2 weeks). Every other weekend/every other holiday. Weekend shift differential paid and holiday pay is time and a half.
IPERS, Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability. PTO accrual begins 1st day of employment.
Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization
Assists nurses in providing nursing care. Works under the direct supervision of an RN. Assists the nurse in charge by performing activities of daily living to the resident.
Reports to: Charge Nurse /ADON/ Director of Nursing of LTC
Duties: and Responsibilities:
1. Assists with bathing, feeding, and caring of patients according to the level of skill and as directed by a nurse.
2. Reports all significant information to nurse in charge of the patient.
3. Works with other health care personnel within the organization.
4. Does cleaning of patient units, equipment, and nursing service areas.
5. Keeps Nurse informed of care rendered and duties performed.
6. Answers call lights and alarms promptly
7. Delivers patient trays, assists in feeding patients when necessary, records amount eaten, and returns trays to kitchen.
8. Fills out and collects intake and output slips at end of shift.
9. Gives verbal report to nurse in charge at end of shift.
10. Takes TPR's and assists with weighing patients as assigned.
11. Assist with transferring patients by wheelchair or cart to other departments. Uses an
assisted lift devise such as a gait belt or mechanical lift if indicated. Participates as a member of only a safe lifting team.
12. Complies with hospital and nursing service policies.
13. Attends staff meetings and inservice education when appropriate.
14. Demonstrates willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs.
15. Performs functions other than described above due to extenuating circumstances.
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Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
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2.
Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
20.
3.
Light lifting, under 15 lbs.
21.
Climbing stairs
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Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over
22.
Climbing ladders
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Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.
23.
Operating mechanical equipment
6.
Light carrying, under 15 lbs.
24.
Operating office equipment
7.
Straight pulling
25.
Operating motor vehicle
8.
Pulling hand over hand
26.
Ability to see
9.
Repeated bending
27.
Identify colors
10.
Reaching above shoulder
28.
Depth perception needed
11.
Simple grasping
29.
Hearing (with aid)
12.
Dual simultaneous grasping
30.
Hearing (without aid)
13.
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Ability to write
14.
32.
Ability to count
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Ability to read
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2.
14.
Grease and oils
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Travel: a) car
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16.
Radiant/electrical energy
b) van
17.
Slippery/uneven walking surfaces
c) bus
18.
Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects
d) plane
19.
Working around moving objects or vehicles
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Excessive heat
20.
Working below ground
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Excessive cold
21.
Working on ladders or scaffolding
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Excessive humidity
22.
Working with hands in water
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Excessive dampness/chill
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Dry atmosphere
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Working closely with others
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Excessive noise/intermittent
25.
Working alone
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Constant noise
26.
Longer or irregular work hours
11.
Silica, asbestos, etc.
27.
12.
Fumes, smoke, gases
28.
Other (please specify): Minimum educational requirements
High School education or equivalent. Training in as approved 75 hour nurse aide course or equivalent training. Successful completion of BCLS within 3 months of employment.
a. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers, as applicable.
b. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.
c. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.
d. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness.
e. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies.
f. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments
Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc information: *Schedules are subject to change as needed
I have read, understand and have had these primary job responsibilities and job requirements reviewed with me. I confirm that I am able to perform these responsibilities and meet these requirements
1. without accommodations under ADA
1. with the following accommodations under ADA: ___________________________________
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