Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical Unit CNA

Salary Range

$20.00 - $31.00 Overview

• Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert.
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• Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
• Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation.
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Summary

• This position is for CNA's currently enrolled in the Nursing Program.
• 72 working hours required per quarter.
• Please Note: This a pool position.
• No guarantee of hours.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients, and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the patient and/or unit.
• May also be utilized as a Bedside Assistant, observing, interacting with and providing care to patients requiring 1:1 supervision.
• Position Reports To: Unit Clinical Manager/Director

Essential Functions

• Perform related assignments and tasks as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations.
• Provides high quality patient care in a caring and compassionate manor.
• Reports any observed change in patient condition or behavior promptly to the nurse.
• Ensures patient care tasks are completed timely.
• Performs or assists with duties as outlined in the CNA Scope of Practice under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient and staff according to hospital and unit policies.
• Demonstrates competence in providing care routines in accordance with established nursing care procedure to ensure patients' comfort and safety.
• Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Reports all variations from normal to the RN in charge of the patient.
• Obtains finger stick blood glucose as delegated by the RN unless working in an area where this is prohibited.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients (if necessary), distributes fresh water and other nourishment according to patients’ needs.
• Assists patients with elimination needs.
• Ambulates/Transfers patients using proper body mechanics and patient safety techniques.
• Assists nurse in treatment procedures as needed.
• Documents accurately and timely in the patient medical record.
• Actively participates in quality improvement programs.
• Adheres to Confluence Health and Central Washington Hospital/Wenatchee Valley Hospital policies and unit standards as applicable.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program and: High School Diploma or GED. Active WA certified CNA license.
• Eligible to obtain
• Medical
• Assistant: Registered certification where applicable (application completed during the hiring process). Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired: Not Specified

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position

• Walking -
• C
• Sitting/Standing -
• F
• Reaching:
• Shoulder
• Height -
• F
• Reaching:
• Above shoulder height -
• O
• Reaching:
• Below shoulder height -
• F
• Climbing -
• O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less -
• F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds -
• F
• Pulling/Pushing:
• Over 50 pounds -
• O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less -
• F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds -
• F
• Lifting:
• Over 50 pounds -
• O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less -
• F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds -
• O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O Crawling/Kneeling - O Bending/Stooping/Crouching -
• F
• Twisting/Turning -
• F
• Repetitive
• Movement -
• O
• Working
• Conditions: Acute Care Nursing

Job Classification

FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights - No Heat - No Cold - No Mechanical Hazards - Yes Hazardous Substances - Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes Lighting - Yes Noise - Yes Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes Infectious Diseases - Yes