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Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs various service duties and routine technical tasks within the medical department. Primary responsibility would include transporting clients to and from medical appointments in the community and communicating pertinent medical information as deemed necessary. Specific duties may vary by area of assignment. Reports to the Nurse Manager.
 
  SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager, organizes and provides basic nursing care for clients.
  • Performs and records various duties necessary to provide complete care within established standards, policies, and procedures. These may include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and determining intake, output and mass.
  • Contributes to the development of the client plan of care under direction of a Registered Nurse, as appropriate.
  • Transports clients to health care provider appointments in the community, communicating client care information to other health care team members, as appropriate.
  • Reinforces selected client teaching initiated by the Registered Nurse.
  • Assists in the orientation of other staff.
  • Assists in maintaining the nursing station in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
  • Provides administrative support to the medical department as needed.
  • Assists in sorting and retrieving equipment and supplies.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Performs other work as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program and 1 - 2 years of experience providing nursing services; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant; requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.


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