Certified Nurse Assistant I - Med/Surg (36-Hours, Nights) Job Listing at Kaiser Permanente in Hillsboro, OR (Job ID 3987178-2024-10-18)

Description

Job Summary:

The Certified Nurse Assistant One works as a member of the nursing team under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CNA 1 assists in the provision of basic patient care as dictated by comfort and safety and in accordance with identified training and certification.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization records and information.


• Takes responsibility to keep informed of Departmental communications.


• Coordinate with the Charge RN/ Supervising RN provide appropriate coverage when leaving the unit.


• Obtains assignments from charge nurse/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift.


• Notifies Charge RN/Supervising RN and reports to the RN the status of assignments at regular intervals during shift


• Communicates patient care information so that standards of care are maintained.


• Communicates with patient, family, and other staff in professional, respectful, and courteous manner.


• Provide assistance to members or connects member with appropriate person as needed.


• Safe Practice Standard of Performance


• Maintains safety in use of all equipment.


• Operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturers instructions and hospital policy.


• Reports need for repair, removes and tags defective equipment and initiates repair request according to policy and procedure.


• Identifies patients by checking identification band prior to performing duties.


• Handles all hazardous waste in compliance with HazCom regulations.


• Handles all infectious waste in compliance with Infection Control standards.


• Performs appropriate role during Codes


• Delivers all services in a manner which promotes patient comfort and safety.


• Assists patient(s) and team members in safely lifting, transferring, turning, positioning ambulating and transporting.


• Assists in the application of safety devices as assigned by the RN.


• Performs delegated tasks as defined in the CNA1Scope of Duties:


• Accurately measures and records vital signs and reports abnormal findings immediately to the supervising RN.


• Collects and transports specimens when necessary.


• Documents completion of delegated tasks on designated chart forms.


• Reports observed change of patient condition to supervising RN.


• Maintains safe, and comfortable environment for patients


• Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner as assigned.


• Collaborates with supervising RN to prioritize tasks according to situation and total assignment.


• Remains adaptable to changes in the work environment and related assignments.

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• Must have completed a basic nursing assistant training program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 1 (Oregon)

• Basic Life Support

• Physical Requirements:


• Lifting and carrying:


• 1. Able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.


• 2. May assist in the movement of patients and/or equipment whose weight may range form 100-300 pounds.


• Bending: able to bend up to 60 times per shift, at both the waist and knees.


• Walking: able to stand and/or walk for entire shift. Able to walk a distance of three to five miles during course of a shift.


• Able to push/pull weights 100 to 300 pounds with assistance.


• Standing: able to stand six to eight hours per shift.


• BLS w/AED Certification



• Note: Employees are required to follow all prescribed safety precautions and procedures in order to avoid accidents or exposure to illness.

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Notes:

• .9FTE night shift CNA I for Med/Surg.


• PC# MSANC222