Certified Nursing Assistant PRN Days

Regency Hospital Company

Certified Nursing Assistant PRN DaysLocation: CovingtonJob Code: COV CNAPD# of openings: 1DescriptionCertified Nursing AssistantResponsibilities of CNA· Demonstrates awareness and respect to the patient and/or significant other as an individual and family unit.· Identifies cultural and religious needs, language barriers, physical and psychological limitations.· Serves as an advocate for patients, family/significant other in regard to decisions affecting the Plan of Care.· Verbalizes the process for resolution of ethical dilemmas in the facility.· Demonstrates appropriate responsibility in the collection and reporting of patient data in accordance with the hospitals standard.· Collaborates with the patient care team in the implementation of the patients Plan of Care.· Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.· Prioritizes and assists patient care activities based on accurate patient observation and unit/clinic activities..· Utilizes restraints when indicated and documents with regard to patient safety.· Communicates and documents in an accurate and timely manner the patient’s care and the response to that care.· Demonstrates an awareness of responsibility and accountability for completion of assignment and delivery of safe, effective and appropriate care in a timely and accurate manner.· Provides education/explanation in terms easily understood by patient/family.· Assesses, collaborates and coordinates the patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the healthcare teamRequirementsCNAResponsibilities of CNA· Demonstrates awareness and respect to the patient and/or significant other as an individual and family unit.· Identifies cultural and religious needs, language barriers, physical and psychological limitations.· Serves as an advocate for patients, family/significant other in regard to decisions affecting the Plan of Care.· Verbalizes the process for resolution of ethical dilemmas in the facility.· Demonstrates appropriate responsibility in the collection and reporting of patient data in accordance with the hospitals standard.· Collaborates with the patient care team in the implementation of the patients Plan of Care.· Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.· Prioritizes and assists patient care activities based on accurate patient observation and unit/clinic activities..· Utilizes restraints when indicated and documents with regard to patient safety.· Communicates and documents in an accurate and timely manner the patient’s care and the response to that care.· Demonstrates an awareness of responsibility and accountability for completion of assignment and delivery of safe, effective and appropriate care in a timely and accurate manner.· Provides education/explanation in terms easily understood by patient/family.· Assesses, collaborates and coordinates the patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the healthcare team