Certified Nursing Asst (CNA) | Primary Care | PRN

Responsibilities/Duties:  Provides care appropriate to the condition, age, and ability, the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient, including adult, pediatric, geriatric, and the general patient population within the CNA’s scope of practice and hospital policy.  Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bedpan or commode, and ambulating patients.

 Takes and records vital signs, weight, intake-output, and reports to RN or provider.  Enters and verifies patient data in the EMR system per current standards and policies.  Maintains equipment, utility areas, and support areas in a clean and neat environment. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.  Restocks and orders supplies as needed.

 Schedules surgeries, diagnostic tests, and appointments as appropriate.  Assists with patient admissions, discharge, and transfers.  Observes patient’s mental and physical conditions, reports any changes or complaints to RN.  Consults with other departments as necessary to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to thepatient’s needs.

 Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and quality.  Communicates appropriately and clearly to RNs, staff members, medical staff, and other providers.  Orients new employees when necessary.  Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.

 Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience:  High school graduate or equivalent preferred  Completion of CNA courses and current Wisconsin CNA Registry required  BLS certification required before providing independent patient care, must be obtained within 30 days of start date