Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
GENESIS HEALTHCARESM
JOB DESCRIPTION: CENTERS
POSITION TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant (ACN1)
Job Description: 8.18
Serial Number: Z24754
Effective Date: 1/15/02
Revision Date: 6/27/17
Page: 1 of 6
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Category I
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Nursing Administrator
GRADE: 9
FLSA: Nonexempt
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical
outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will function within the standards of practice as
accorded by his/her Certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related
non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes,
but is not limited to:
1.1. Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living(ADL);
1.2. Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;
1.3. Assists patients with ambulation and transfers;
1.4. Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed;
1.5. Applies adaptive equipment as ordered;
1.6. Cares for personal belongings;
1.7. Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;
2. Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;
3. Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments asrequested;
4. Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;
5. Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;
6. Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;