Certified Nursing Assistant FR 5

• CNA Advanced is required to meet unit competency and orientation requirements as defined for CNA role, additionally demonstrating competency in:

• Oversees the new CNA and pool CNA team serving as a mentor to new hires and a resource to all CNA staff.

• Observes and monitors CNA's patient assignment, providing input to Charge Nurse regarding assignments.

• Oversees CNA orientation under the direction of the department educator, completing an orientation and competency check on new hire CNAs upon the completion of the orientation period.

• Educates all newly hired CNA staff regarding departmental procedures, safety and health issues, and other information. Coaches for improvement and educates staff for results.

• Ensures quality of services of CNA to patient and family, while working with support services to ensure quality of services on the unit (e.g., admissions, activities).

• Brings concerns and/or new ideas forward to the unit manager to improve care on the unit, reporting staff behavioral concerns to management immediately.

• Provides constructive feedback and input to CNA staff during their 90 day and annual evaluations.

• Completes documentation as appropriate for any care provided (food consumption, bowel movements, movement, and other documentation as assigned)

• Identifies and follows through with patients who have special needs or requests.

• Attends meetings for patient satisfaction (new products, processes, ideas, etc.).

• Serves as liaison to nursing management and the new CNA partner.

• Assist nursing and support service leadership in identifying process improvement opportunities as directed by leadership.

• Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed. Processes order requests in an accurate and timely manner.

• Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.

• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities

• Serves as a role model in Critical Moments of Service standards.

• Completes occurrence reports for any qualifying events.

• Maintains current bulletin boards, postings, notifications.

• Works as CNA as staffing requires.

• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Completion of a CNA program.

CNA requirements met.

Previous healthcare CNA experience required minimum of 1 year CNA or other healthcare experience.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Current CNA certificate in applicable state.

Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.