Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical Specialties
- Portland, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides care delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to meet the needs of clients determined by condition, development and age defined by Department Specific Addendum.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the plan of care as delegated.
- Organizes and adapts plan of care with consideration for patient/client’s needs, desires and routines.
- Demonstrates awareness and reinforces priorities in the plan of care.
- Encourages self-care and independence as appropriate as defined by Department Specific Addendum.
- Identifies normal and abnormal mental function and demonstrates skills for addressing the needs and behaviors of the cognitively impaired.
- Cares for and maintains client’s environment by avoiding environmental hazards, using restraints properly, and consistently using infection control procedures and barriers.
- Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms of common disease conditions and communicates accurately and with timeliness.
- Provides and maintains basic nutrition and oral fluid intake.
- Recognizes emergencies and responds demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Completes documentation according to guidelines.
- Demonstrates knowledge of statutes and regulations and functions within the legal boundaries of certified nursing assistant practice.
- Achieves and maintains clinical competency by:
- Maintaining current certification.
- Performing acts within the authorized scope of practice for which certified.
- Demonstrating on-going competency in performance of technical skills.
- Performing tasks or procedures after presenting written and documented education and/or clinical experience.
- Current CNA required.
- AHA BLS for Health Care Provider required.