Pediatrics Subacute CNA

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists the clinical staff in the care of and treatment for patients in an acute care setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities may vary based on department assignment.

Patient Care Activities

• Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of patients. Communicates abnormal findings or changes in patient status in a timely manner to supervising RN.
• Prepares patient and/or patient room for the admission, transfer or discharge process.
• Provides morning and evening care as well as general care routines such as bathing, personal hygiene, etc. in accordance with established nursing care procedures to assure patients' physical comfort.
• Takes and records vital signs, pulse oximetry, pain level, height, weight (and other measurements, as applicable) in an accurate and precise manner.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients, and distributes water and other nourishment according to patients' needs.
• Performs general care activities. Consistently follows hand hygiene and isolation practice guidelines established at WHMC.
• Makes rounds, anticipates patients' needs and responds to call lights promptly.
• Assumes responsibility for patients' clothing and personal property (prosthetic devices, hearing aides, glasses, etc.), securing items in accordance with.
• Ambulates patients as per plan of care. Assists with or transports patients as necessary.
• Collects appropriate specimens and labels specimens at the bedside properly. Transports in a proper and timely manner.
• Reports and/or records any changes observed in condition or behavior of the patient.
• Utilizes restraints as per physician order and only as a last resort. Appropriately monitors and assures appropriate device is used. Frequently toilets patients.
• Ambulates patients. Utilizes lift equipment appropriately and safely for all lifts/transport. Applies and utilized gait belt appropriately to assist patients.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation using the electronic medical record and assuring use of own login at all times.

Initiative and Dependability

• Independently performs assigned duties, assists staff in deliver of more complex treatments and procedures.
• Demonstrates initiative by recognizing and performing duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.
• Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Maintains equipment assigned to patient care and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department of the department or different departments on an as-needed basis or as determined by management.
• Follows established hospital and department policies.
• Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept.
• Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities.
• Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise.
• Consistently projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior.
• Completes assigned work within shift.
• Complies with time and attendance policy.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel to the unit. Acts as a buddy for new and/or registry staff.

Unit Specific Job Activities & Competencies

• Positioning orthopaedic patients (i.e. total knee/hip)
• Application of splints.
• Use of bed enclosures, specialty beds and restraints.
• Ensures that professional licensure/certification responsibilities are completed timely as appropriate.

Customer Service

• As observed, all interactions are conducted in a professional manner; is supportive and consistently demonstrates customer service standards.
• Verbal and written feedback from patients, family members/significant others, medical staff, visitors and co-workers indicates behavior conducive to positive guest relations.
• Consistently exhibits appropriate phone protocol (e.g., answers phone promptly by the 3rd ring, is courteous and helpful).
• Consistently contributes to the team effort (e.g., assists co-workers when need is observed or when required; offers constructive suggestions and ideas, rather than complaints).
• Consistently displays a cheerful and positive attitude. Smiles in all interactions.
• Is present to greet all new admissions. Welcomes and Orients patient to the room and surroundings. Provides essential supplies for each patient.
• Rounds hourly on patients & families focusing on pain, positioning, toileting (potty) and patient safety. Responds promptly to patient calls.
• Utilizes AIDET (acknowledge, introduction, duration, explanation, thank you) in all communications with patients and staff.
• Utilizes Onstage/Backstage techniques for communication with patient, family and hospital staff.
• Consistently strives to understand, anticipate and meet the needs, expectations and satisfaction levels of patients and other customers.

Quality (Performance Improvement, Risk & Patient Safety)

• Is aware of and participates in the performance improvement activities of the department.
• Completes incident reports regarding complaints or other issues.
• Actively promotes a culture of safety by speaking up when safety concerns are.
• Participates in departments "Survey Ready" efforts.

Professional Conduct, Growth and Development

• Completes Mandatory Requirements (Such as Annual Updates, Employee Health Screenings, license/certification updates and other requirements within.
• Follows the chain of command.
• Attends 80% of department meetings, in-service programs and training. Implements practices.
• Ensures that professional license/certification responsibilities are completed timely as appropriate.

Cultural Specific Competencies

• Exhibits culturally responsive attitude including, flexibility, empathy, and awareness of communication needs.
Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

All Departments Require:

• One year acute care experience preferred, may consider experience in a sub-acute or skilled nursing environment.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish and/or English/Mandarin preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

All Departments Require:

• Current California CNA certificate
• Current BLS certificate

Pediatric Sub-acute Requirements:

• Prior experience working with the pediatric population