CNA

Company: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (Formerly-United Medical Ce
Facility: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center at Cheyenne
Department: Oncology Unit

ROLE SUMMARY
Provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care within the scope of his/her training and experience.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides direct patient care including but not limited to assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and walking patients. Keeps a record of care given. Takes vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate) when appropriate. Turns and repositions bedridden patients to prevent breakdown of their skin. Changes bed linens as necessary.
2. Transports patients and equipment as needed within the facility.
3. Monitors patients and reports any variances to the RN for further assessment. May monitor unit camera as needed and notify staff of patient activity.
4. Works collaboratively with the RN in charge to meet physicians, coworkers, management and other department needs. May provide unit support as needed, which may include answering and relaying patient calls, accepting and relaying other communications, transcribing physician orders, performing clerical tasks, completing and maintaining reports and records, or ordering supplies.
5. Completes mandatory education and contact education requirements.

ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
CNA/SITTER: Assigned to provide 1:1 observation for patient safety. Receives report from primary nurses, including reason(s) for requiring additional observation, appropriate interventions, ADLS for the shift, and any other pertinent information relevant to the care of the patient.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
&nbs Full-time Variable nights High School graduate or equivalent required