CNA Specialist

CNA Specialist

CNA Specialist
Department: Med/Surg
Schedule: PRN (licensed, clinical positions only)
Shift: 7a - 7p
Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Job Details:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Specialist performs clerical and clinicalassistive tasks in the delivery of patient care. To qualify for "Specialist" status an employee must be proficient in the duties of Unit Secretary and meet qualifications required for a Certified Nursing Assistant. Performing Telemetry Tech duties in addition to meeting qualifications for Certified Nursing Assistant may also qualify individual for Specialist title.

Work responsibilities may involve access to medication storage areas to perform core job functions, deliver non narcotic medications or restock supplies.

Performing job functions utilizing the principles of "Standard Work" is an integral part of this position. Standardization of work promotes quality through simplicity and consistency therefore it is MedWest's expectation that employees are committed to learning, and to following, Standard Work. Participation in improvement teams and following established channels for process improvement ideas is a requirement in all positions at MedWest Health System.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School graduate or GED preferred.
2. Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.
3. BLS Certification within 3 months of hire and maintain thereafter.
4. If functioning in the Telemetry Tech role: Completion of a basic telemetry monitoring course and/or completion of competency training for basic arrhythmia interpretation may be required as determined by the department director and/or
5. If functioning in the Unit Secretary role: Completion of training in basic unit secretary tasks (i.e., transcription of physician order, computer order entry, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to lift and move at least 65 pounds.
2. Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares.
3. Ability to hear and distinguish heart, lung, and bowel sounds.
4. Ability to reach overhead.
5. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
6. Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media.
7. Ability to move an operate equipment and carry supplies.
8. Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
1. Potential exposure to patients who may be physically or verbally abusive.
2. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
3. This position may require the use of personal protective equipment during several patient and equipment related activities.
4. Occasionally exposed to noise and unpleasant en works long hours, participates in the call schedule which requires working during the evening and night hours as required.


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