Certified Nursing Assistant

Description

Maryland Primary Care Physicians, LLC

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

General Summary of Duties: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides clinical and patient-care support within the primary care practice as a member of the healthcare team. The CNA supports patient flow, obtains and documents routine patient information, assists with basic patient-care activities, maintains examination rooms and clinical supplies, and supports infection prevention and patient safety activities.

The CNA performs only those duties that are consistent with the individual's education, training, demonstrated competency, Maryland CNA scope of practice, and MPCP policies and procedures.

The CNA does not independently assess, diagnose, triage, develop treatment plans, interpret clinical findings, provide medical advice, or perform functions requiring independent nursing or medical judgment.

Supervision Received: Reports administratively to the Practice Manager/Designated Clinical Leader. Clinical direction and delegation are provided by an authorized licensed clinician in accordance with Maryland law and MPCP policy.

Supervision Exercised: None. This position does not supervise other employees or independently direct clinical care.

Typical Physical/Working Demands: 

• Must have the ability to access all areas of the facility through the workday.  
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly.
• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive leg and arm movements.
• Occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead, squatting and kneeling.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities Include but not Limited to:

1. Patient Rooming and Clinical Support

• Greet patients and assist with the rooming process.
• Verify patient identity using approved patient identifiers.
• Obtain and document routine health information, including:
• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Respiratory rate
• Temperature
• Height
• Weight
• Collect and document routine factual patient information as directed.
• Review and document information within the CNA's authorized electronic medical record functions.
• Prepare patients and examination rooms for provider visits.
• Observe patients during assigned duties and promptly report changes in condition, symptoms, behavior, or other concerns to the appropriate licensed clinician.
• Assist patients with positioning, mobility, transfers, or other basic physical needs when necessary.
• Chaperone examinations in accordance with MPCP policy.
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow throughout the practice.
• Provide other routine patient-care support within the CNA's approved scope and documented competency.

2. Infection Prevention and Patient Safety

• Perform hand hygiene in accordance with MPCP policy.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Clean and disinfect examination rooms, equipment, and high-touch surfaces according to MPCP procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Follow bloodborne pathogen and exposure-control procedures.
• Dispose of sharps, biohazardous materials, and regulated medical waste appropriately.
• Identify and immediately report patient safety concerns, exposures, injuries, incidents, or equipment problems.
• Follow all MPCP infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and patient safety policies.

Procedures Not Performed by the CNA at MPCP

• MPCP CNAs are not authorized to perform the following procedures as part of the CNA position:
• Phlebotomy/venipuncture
• Point-of-care (POC) testing, including urine dipstick, pregnancy testing, rapid strep testing, or other office laboratory testing
• EKGs
• PPD placement
• Injections
• Vaccinations/immunization

Performance Requirements: Demonstrates and maintains competency for all assigned clinical functions at hire, when duties change, during remediation, and periodically in accordance with MPCP policy. Recognizes role limitations; requests assistance when uncertain; promptly escalates clinical concerns. Complies with documentation, infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency preparedness policies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Effective professional communication with patients and the healthcare team; accurate collection and documentation of routine information; ability to recognize and escalate concerns; basic patient-care support; safe patient handling; infection prevention practices; teamwork; and use of authorized electronic medical record functions.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Previous clinical experience in a physician's office, outpatient setting, hospital, long-term care facility, or other healthcare environment preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) months of direct patient care experience preferred but not required.
• Must demonstrate competency in obtaining and documenting vital signs, patient communication, infection prevention, and basic patient care activities.
• Previous experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.

Certifications/License: 

• Current Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing.
• Current BLS certification or completion within the timeframe established by MPCP.

Alternative to Minimum Qualifications: No alternative to current Maryland CNA certification is specified. Any exception to other minimum requirements requires review and approval under MPCP hiring policy.

Requirements

MMR

TB Test

Flu Shot