POSITION PURPOSE

Under supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nurse Aide provides supportive care to meet the needs of individual patients.  Serves as a patient advocate within the health care system. Performs the daily comfort and care needs of patients, and assists nurses and other health care team members with patient care procedures and treatments.  Assists with the safety, comfort, care, and treatment of patients according to established standards.  Participates in the Hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs.  Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and adheres to policies and procedures of the department and organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does...