Job Summary

Job Summary
Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional
registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that
preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose
testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual
weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing
linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new
patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Specifications

Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
1 year recent (within past 6

months) experience

Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
High School Diploma, GED, or
equivalent

Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
CNA Program/Certification or
AEMT/Paramedic
Licensure/Certification or MA
Program/Certification; BLS
CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14
DAYS OF HIRE

Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated)
to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships
No

Work Environment

Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy
level

Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs.
cart

Light Moderate energy
level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed,
stretcher)

Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on
bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy
level

Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull >
200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max
assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating
Heavy

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Continuous

Sensory Requirements
Color
Discrimination

Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing

Yes Accurate Accurate Accurate Accurate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other