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JOB DESCRIPTION

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides services and procedures that are delegated, assigned and supervised by a Unity RN. These services and procedures are based on the RN comprehensive assessment of the patient’s personal care needs and documented in the Activities of Daily Living Plan of Care.

Reports to

Nursing Team Leader

Qualifications

• Completion of certified nursing assistant program, OR
• Nursing student who has completed one semester of a clinical experience
• Must be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry and be eligible to work at state and federally certified facilities
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance coverage

Employment Status

Non-exempt

Key Job Duties

• Unity CNA staff can perform services/support in the following areas as directed by the RN:
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Restorative Care
  • Skin Care
  • Mobility
  • Nutritional Support
  • Respiratory
  • Bowel and Bladder
  • Reinforce Teaching
  • Supply ordering
  • Companionship and Support
  • Vital Signs
  • Reading of CADD pump settings
  • Report on pain rating
• Maintain required competencies and skills
• Report any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately to the appropriate member(s) of the interdisciplinary team
• Consistently and concisely document activity according to department protocols and standards.
• Comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity
• Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures
• Promote and maintain confidentiality
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven day-a-week coverage

Requirements

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Essential Physical/Environmental/Technical Skills:

Employees must have the ability to; operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment, communicate both verbally and in writing, sit for prolonged periods of time as required by position, walk, bend and lift up to 35 pounds on occasion, organize and prioritize tasks.

Exposure to Hazards:

In the course of duties there may be a risk of “occupational exposure”. An occupational exposure defined by OSHA is “reasonable anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, nonimpact skin, or parental contact with blood and other potentially infectious material that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties.” This may also include other potentially hazardous materials.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

PPE is one measure available to all employees to help reduce the risk of contracting blood borne illnesses and other diseases. It is the employee’s duty to assess the need for PPE’s and the appropriate kind to be used. Furthermore, it is the employee’s responsibility to wear and use the PPE that has been made available.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources