Certified Nursing Assistant - Dialysis

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Dialysis

0.50 - 1.0 FTE, 40 - 80 Hours a Pay Period

Days, Hours between 8 am - 5 pm

Weekends: Every Other Weekend (Friday-Saturday)

Holidays: No

Position Overview:

The Certified Nursing Assistant for Dialysis performs a variety of duties to assist the licensed staff in the care of renal dialysis patients, maintaining quality, and cost-effective care. Position is also responsible for clerical support in the absence of the Administrative Assistant.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in transfer of patients.

• Obtains weights and vital signs at patient check-in, during and after treatments and as directed by the RN.

• Checks patients comfort hourly and reports to the Registered Nurse.

• Applies pressure to needle stick sites according to unit protocol if needed.

• Responds to patient requests.

• Transports patients when ancillary staff are unavailable.

• Assists patient with toileting needs as indicated.

• Strips down used dialyzers and bloodlines from machines after use per Infection Control Policy.

• Cleans dialysis machine and chair between each use.

• Assists with general department organization and cleanliness.

• Restocks department supplies and linens. Rotates supply stock and checks for expiration; utilizing the two-bin system.

• Completes water tests according to unit protocol.

• Charts patient information in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

• Records accurately in the appropriate place for each patient:

• Treatment record

• Machine safety record

• Daily/weekly maintenance records

• Patient log sheet

• Delivers requisitions, messages, or other paperwork as requested.

• Labels test tubes for lab specimens obtained in Dialysis.

• Fills out charge sheets and census books.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• BLS Certification

• Must be a graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and must remain current on the Minnesota State Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant

• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database

• Must pass Ishihara Test for Color Deficiency prior to employment

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee's past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.