Subject:Medical / Surgical HUC / CNA - Job Description

Policy/Procedure Continuation Sheet: Page 1

Department: Medical / Surgical

Administrator

Date Effective: 09/07/2016

Director

Review Date and By:

Department Head

Developed by: RN Nurse Manager

Chairman

SUBJECT: Health Unit Coordinator / Certified Nurses Aide - Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs nursing care services under the direction and supervision of licensed nurses. Complements the licensed nurse in the performance of nursing functions, but may not substitute for the licensed nurse. Will provide coordination of unit communications, transcribes medical information and physician orders, and performs clerical reception and support for the Medical / Surgical unit. Will provide accurate record keeping, observation of telemetry monitors and prompt reporting of cardiac rhythm changes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs clerical duties, cardex, transcribes orders, maintains policy and procedure manuals, and order entry, enters charges
Performs Cardiac monitoring

Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P noninvasive and/or manual, accucheck, pulse oximeter readings, and weight as directed by the plan of care and reports abnormal results to RN staff
Provides safe patient transfers, ambulation and transports for the patient
Provides and records nutrition and fluid intake as directed and output including foley catheters
Performs clerical functions - including ordering, stocking and inventory - restocks rooms
Sets up and maintains medical records
Follows emergency procedures as directed
Observes, reports to RN and documents patient status, all cares or services provided
Provides nutrition and fluid intake as directed
Follows basic infection control principles
Clean rooms and patient care equipment
Maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment in the patient's area
Provides to the patient appropriate and safe personal hygiene and grooming
Shows empathy, respect and concern for, and preservation of the dignity of all persons including family and visitors

Acts as a receptionist for all visitor or personnel requiring information assistance per hospital policy - telephone and message services

Presents a well-informed, competent and professional attitude and appearance
Maintains familiarity with all hospital policies and procedures related to this position and location of various departments

Builds positive rapport with manager, patients, patients' family members and co-workers
Maintains familiarity with in-house phone system, paging, & patient call system
Coordinates unit communications and information about current unit activities
Maintains regular attendance at unit meetings
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), confidential staff and hospital business

SUPERSEDES ISSUE DATE: 7/11, 12/14, 6/15, 2/16, 8/16

REPLACES:Changes are the result of QI activities? Yes No

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (cont.)

Demonstrates the ability to communicate and receive constructive feedback in a positive manner
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), confidential staff and hospital business
Responsible for establishing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members
Age(s) of patient served and age-specific technology

 / All Age Groups / Birth and above

May not be delegated procedures involving:

Acts that require nursing assessment or diagnosis
Establishment of a plan of care or teaching
The exercise of nursing judgement
Procedures requiring specialized nursing knowledge, skills or techniques

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

BGH maintains the right to establish work schedules and to be assured of employee’s attendance when scheduled. Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality is a required Essential Function of this position
Maintains licenses and certifications necessary to perform the job functions, and as required by State and hospital policies
Recognizes the important part this position plays in Performance Improvement of the on-going delivery of care, as outlined in the Bonner General Health Mission Statement
Abides by all Federal, State and Hospital laws, regulations and guidelines
Abides by the Bonner General Health Compliance Program

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. BGH operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The operational needs of departments and safety of patients may require that employees be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays and in any department to meet the needs of the patients.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Skills:

 Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend the written and spoken word in English

 Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required

 Working knowledge of medical and technical terminology used in reports, transcription of orders, etc.

 Able to carry out direction of Licensed Nurse

 Ability to note changes in conditions that should be reported

 Demonstrates ongoing interest in maintaining and increasing healthcare skills

 Displays commitment to working with Interdisciplinary Team members, other staff and volunteers

 Demonstrates maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job

 Keyboarding of 45 WPM

 Ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent communications and tasks

Education:

 High School diploma or equivalency

 Successful completion of a Certified Nurses Aide course

 Successful completion of in person or online ECG arrhythmia interpretation completed within six (6 months) of hire

Experience:

 Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as clerk or receptionist in Medical setting preferred

 Prior CNA experience preferred

Licensure required:

 Current Certified Nurses Aide – State of Idaho

 Current CPR certification

Supervised by: Medical/Surgical Nurse Manager, Charge RN or Hospital Supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job allows employee to vary physical position or activity for comfort
In a normal work day, may be required to stand and/or walk for 8 hours or longer

Note: Employees are responsible for safely moving, lifting and handling all supplies, equipment and patient care needs. Safe lifting practice is expected in all areas of job performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed, regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or additional staff.

Weight Range / Not Required / Rarely
(Explain) / Occasionally
(1% to 33%) / Frequently
(34% to 66%) / Continuously
(67% to 100%)
0 to 10 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
11 to 25 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
26 to 50 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
51 to 75 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
76 to 100 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Over 100 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......

In an average work day, the employee may be required to perform:

Not
Required / Rarely
(Explain) / Occasionally
(1% to 33%) / Frequently
(34% to 66%) / Continuously
(67% to 100%)
Climbing / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Bending / Stooping / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Kneeling / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Crouching / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Twisting / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Not
Required / Rarely
(Explain) / Occasionally
(1% to 33%) / Frequently
(34% to 66%) / Continuously
(67% to 100%)
Reaching Shoulder Height & Below
Reaching Above Shoulder Height / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
…….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Grasping / Handling / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Fine Manipulation / Fingering / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Pushing / Pulling ( 0-50 lbs.) / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Operating Foot Controls ( Min. lbs.) / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Other / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Explain:

All sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch and hearing) required, corrected to near normal range. Absence of color blindness required.
Mental and physical health necessary to meet demands of the Medical / Surgical:

 Mental ability to cope with and function effectively during stressful / emergency situations

 Remains calm, polite, and positive with others when under pressure

 Avoids excessive use of unscheduled absences as defined by hospital policy

Environment:

Time spent indoors - 94%-100%; Outdoors - up to 6%

Temperature and humidity - normal indoors; outdoors extremely variable

Atmosphere conditions – odors, dusts, mists, fumes and gases

Hazards:

Mechanical related to equipment common to an acute care environment

Radiation (x-ray)

Medicinal preparations

 Biological

 Hazards are listed in MSDS which are available online or by telephone/fax

Protective clothing and devices required and provided by employer

I understand that this job description is intended to convey information essential to my understanding the scope of the position; this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, duties or working conditions associated with the position. I acknowledge that I have read the complete job description and that I can perform all functions, skills and requirements that are stated herein.

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Signature: ______Date: ______

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