Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nurse Assistant is responsible for assisting the patient care team and providing supportive direct patient care.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Operations Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist with daily patient care activities including taking vital signs, administering testing such as blood glucose, PT/INR, Urine Pregnancy, etc., and assist patients to dress and use the restroom.
• Clean and stock all exam and procedure rooms.
• Keep linens stocked and order inventory as needed.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care activities.
• Assist with restocking inventory.
• Clean and prepare exam tables and recliners for patient use.
• Empty linen and garbage as needed.
• Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Able to push patients in a wheelchair weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Handles patient personal care needs and support in a timely manner. 
• Documents care provided in clinical records.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School graduate or GED required, plus successful completion of CNA training.
• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in a clinical setting/medical related field desirable.

Licenses/Certificates

• Registered in IL as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guideline required within 30 days of hire. 
• If working in the RCC: Food handler’s certification required within 90 days.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Must possess manual dexterity to handle equipment and appliances.
• Must maintain professional behavior.
• Must maintain good physical health.
• Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
• Must be capable of stooping, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must appear well groomed.

Working Environment

• Conditions include potential exposure to blood and body fluids, and/or potentially hazardous materials.
• Occasional heavy lifting required.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1