st. joseph's hospital and health center certified nurse aide job ...

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
AND HEALTH CENTER
Job Title: CNA / WC Addendum
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department:
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports To: Department Director
Position Summary: Facilitates communication process between health professionals in relation to patient care
and provides general clerical support to the unit. When so assigned, performs nursing care tasks under the
supervision of the Registered Nurse of Licensed Practical Nurse. Adheres to the performance standards
established for this position. This position supports the mission & philosophy of CHI and St. Joseph’s Hospital and
Health Center.
Key Relationships: Directors, Charge Nurses, Administration, ancillary Department Directors/Supervisors,
medical and nursing staff, patients and visitors.
Security Access: Security Access: High - “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information
and must comply with the terms of the St. Joseph’s Hospital & Health Center Security Policies as it applies to their
job role.”
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
1. Delivers personal care to patients in a caring and respectful manner as directed by the RN/LPN and
established plan of care:
a. Delivers direct patient care as delegated, checks with RN/LPN for changes in care, explains to the
patient what s/he is doing, seeks assistance when unable to answer patient’s questions, frequently
check with patient to determine that s/he is comfortable, maintains privacy while doing procedures.
b. Communicates and works cooperatively with RN/Chg/LPN by offering suggestions, reporting
observations and patients’ response to procedures, and providing pertinent information for shift report.
c. Documents accurately and timely (at time of occurrence) in the medical record, vital signs, I & O,
weights, procedures (enemas, etc.), personal care (baths, skin care, etc.), ADLs, specimens as directed,
observations, diet intake, and ambulation.
d. Performs tasks for all age groups following specific instructions or RN/LPN.
e. Seeks assistance for new/unfamiliar skill/task that is delegated.
2. Maintains competency in clinical skills for service to which assigned:
a. Demonstrates competence in the performance of selected skills and knowledge on an annual basis.
b. Routinely performs selected tasks/skills and aspects of patient care (skills, ADL, treatments and use of
equipment) in a timely and safe manner according to established standards, policies and procedures.
c. Seeks assistance for new or unfamiliar skills.
3. Assumes routine coordination of clerical activities under the direction of the RN/Charge Nurse (omit this
section if this role does not apply):
a. Acts as a communication liaison between co-workers and other departments, reports test results when
obtained, notifies staff on new/stat orders, reports information received from other departments/staff,
reports unit problems to charge nurse.
b. Checks stock supplies on a routine basis to assure consistent adequate supplies.
c. Promptly locates charts and other materials when requested.
d. Completes clerical tasks accurately and timely, admission, discharge, transfer of patient.
e. Transcribes orders accurately and according to policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to read and write English
2. Nurse Aide Training
• Swing Bed Unit – Certification upon employment
• Home Health – Certification upon employment
• Med/Surg/Peds – Certification upon employment
• All other acute care areas – certification within 60 days of employment
3. Registration through ND Board of Nursing or State Board of Health
4. Capable of meeting the physical and emotional demands of the position
Physical Demands of Position (Below is an example):
During a normal work day, an employee working in this position needs to perform the following demands of the
essential functions of this position as observed and measured by a WorkSTEPS Certified Physical Therapist.
Variations from the Dictionary of Occupational Medicine (DOT have been derived from on sight analysis).
EMPLOYEE/PATIENT MUST:
NEVER
1-33%
OCCASSIONALLY
34-66%
REQUENTLY
67-100%
CONTINUOUSLY
Lift up to 50 lbs. Floor to
X
Knuckle; Source: DOT
• Examples: Assisting a 200 pound person into a sitting position from supine. Assisting with sit to stand transfers.
Assisting a client up from the floor with assist from other staff and appropriate tools. Total Assists of clients
weighing more than 200# will require additional staff.
Lift up to 40 lbs. Knuckle to
X
shoulder. (laundry bags )
Shoulder to overhead 12 lbs
X
• Example: Preparing IVs, reaching clean laundry from the storage closets. Books that weigh as much as 12#
have been measured. IV solutions weigh less than 5#
Push/Pull (see force below)
X
• Example: Up to 40 lbs start force and 25 lbs mean sustained force when on carpet with 200lbs on a cart. Up to
30 lbs start force and 15 lbs mean sustained force when on tile with 200 lbs on a cart;
Source: Measured by a WorkSTEPS Certified Therapist
Climb Stairs
X
Walk
Sit
Stand
X
Twisting upper body
X
• NOTE: Twisting is discouraged with use of proper body mechanics but is performed occasionally during patient
care.
Squat/Kneel
X
Bend/ Stoop/ Crouch
Use Hands Dexterously
• Examples: (Pincer grip) preparing medications, writing, typing.
Vision
• Ability to read fine print, medical records and computer screens. Must be able to differentiate color.
Hearing/Communication
• Hear and differentiate normal tones, hear and understand messages from personal pagers, overhead paging
and normal conversation; communicate in English via written, electronic and verbal means.
X
X
X
X