C.N.A., Nurse Tech I or Nurse Tech II

Overview:
C.N.A.

Responsible for performing simple specified nursing duties related to patient care, such as bathing, vital signs, enemas, non-sterile surgical dressings and patient observation

Assists in preparation of supplies and maintain cleanliness and order on the nursing unit

or

 

Nurse Tech I

Utilizing a cooperative team approach with the supervision and direction of the RN, and with previous training, the nurse technician will perform the following duties on the nursing unit.

 

or

 

Nurse Tech II

Utilizing a cooperative team approach with the supervision and direction of the RN, and with previous training, the nurse technician will perform the following duties on the nursing unit.

 

Responsibilities:
C.N.A.

Vital sign monitoring (B/P, Temperatures (all), Pulse, Resp)

Bed bath (complete and partial)

Tub bath

Bed making (unoccupied, occupied and surgery)

Oral hygiene care (conscious and unconscious patients)

Care of patient’s teeth

Care of patient’s hair, shaving, fingernail care, foot care

Keeps unit clean and neat

Answers lights promptly and with courtesy

Cleans and makes unit ready to receive new patients

Admits and discharges patient

Identifies patient properly

Assists with lifting correctly

Proper use of wheelchair and transfer of patient to wheelchair

Transfer of patient from bed to stretcher and transport

Range of motion exercises and turning patient and proper body alignment in bed

Measuring height

Weighing patient with bed scales and regular scales

Passing and picking up trays

Documentation of intake (oral, supplements, snacks & meals)

Gives and removes bedpans and urinals

Measures outputs (urine, Levine’s, drainage tubes, stool)

Admits patient with orientation to call light, T.V. control, telephone, bill of rights and completes clothing list

Observes patient’s condition and reports abnormal reactions and changes in patient condition to supervisor immediately

Collects specimens (urine, stool and sputum)

Post mortem care

Demonstrates knowledge of how to use equipment pertaining to patient care.  How to maintain and clean equipment

Application of restraints, documentation on flow sheet of checks of restraints

CPR certification and Heimlich maneuver

Use of mechanical patient lift

Able to answer telephone courtesy and professionally

Completes assignments in a timely manner

Cooperates with members of the medical team in coordinating patient’s total care needs

Performs and responds appropriately & effectively in emergency situations

Demonstrates effective communication methods & skills

Uses the lines of authority appropriately

Communicates effectively with patients and families

Dresses appropriately and meets hygiene standards

Practices cost containment

Demonstrates professional medical care to the sick & disabled without regard to race, sex, age, creed, religion or inability to pay

Has knowledge and demonstrates appropriate care for patient’s growth and developmental needs

Transports patients to other areas

Performs pulse oximetry

Applies Cardiac monitor

Does ACCU Blood Glucose checks

Follows through on tests or procedures left from a previous shift & reports any incomplete assignments to assure continuity of care

Has knowledge and demonstrates appropriate care of nutrition needs

Demonstrates appropriate care in regard to patient’s cultural beliefs, values and religion

or

 

Nurse Tech I

All duties that may be assigned to a nurse aid.

All duties that may be assigned to a unit secretary.

Assist with admission assessment.

Care and maintenance of various drainage tubes.

Wound care only Stage 2 and less.

Charting of patient care given and special treatments performed.

Removals of IV, SL only after procedure has been supervised 3X.

Removal of Foley catheter only after procedure has been supervised 3X.

Obtain sterile urine from Foley catheter only after procedure has been supervised 3X.

Wound culture.

Insert Foley (Foley will be inserted only after this is covered in their nursing program and has been supervised 3X.

or

 

Nurse Tech II

All duties that may be assigned to a nurse aid.

Assist with admission assessment.

Care and maintenance of various drainage tubes. Will not care for any tube he/she has not been checked off on.

Wound care. Technique supervised 3X. Nurse tech will be shown the first time wound care is performed for any new patient.

Preps and douches

Charting of patient care given and special treatments performed.

Assists in developing care plans (will have care plan co-signed by a supervising RN)

Removals of IV, SL only after procedure has been supervised 3X.

Removal of Foley catheter only after procedure has been supervised 3X.

Obtain sterile urine from Foley catheter only after procedure has been supervised 3X.

Surgery preps

Doctor’s orders (under RN supervision)

Wound culture.

Insert Foley (Foley will be inserted only after this is covered in their nursing program and has been supervised 3X.

Oral suction (only after this is covered in their nursing program and supervised 3X.

Qualifications:
Nurse Tech I

 

Required

Preferred

Education:

Is a student in good standing in a licensed nursing program and has completed a minimum of 1 full semester of nursing classes and has started hospital clinical.

 

Experience:

  

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

BLS certification

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Completed CNA checklist

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

 

 

or

 

Nurse Tech II

 

Required

Preferred

Education:

Is a student in good standing in a licensed nursing program and has completed a minimum of 2 full semesters of nursing classes.  Participating in clinical.

 

Experience:

  

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

BLS required

ACLS and PALS encouraged

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Post orientation; demonstrate knowledge as to patient care, medications, ability to recognize emergency situations then take appropriate actions.

Completed CNA checklist and is working on Nurse Tech checklist

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

 

 

or

 

C.N.A.

 

 

Required

Preferred

Education:

Needs to have completed nurse aide course or shows on-job training period and demonstrates ability to perform duties assigned to aide

 

Experience:

  

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

CNA certification

BLS required re-certification every 2 years

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must exhibit ability to read and understand written instructions as well as comprehend verbal instructions.

Demonstrates sympathy, understanding, and tact in working with patients, families and co-workers.

Shows initiative and judgment in giving patient care.

Needs to have completed nurse aide course or shows on-job training period and demonstrates ability to perform duties assigned to aide

 

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English