Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Davis, CA
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: Human Nutrition Research Center USDA located at 430 West  Health Sciences Dr, Davis, CA 95616
Shift: 12 hours shift – 2 weeks a month

Requirement:
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
  • Knowledge of relevant nursing care
  • Friendly and professional bedside manner
  • CNA Certification
Duties:
  • Monitor and chart notes on subjects' health problems using a narrative format.
  • Observation of signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatments or medications, and subjects' general behavior or physical condition.
  • Dispense medications and/or dietary supplements and take verbal/telephone orders from the physician.
  • Collect and record subjects' vital signs and chart collected research data into subjects' permanent medical records
  • Perform routine blood and urine sample processing. Administer qualitative tests on subjects' daily urine samples
  • Maintain logbooks for transmission to PI or for other staff instructions between shifts, or for recording study protocol deviations and errors
  • Supervise subjects' consumption of water, meals, and snacks
  • Supervise recreational and social activities for resident subjects, and escort subjects to off-site outings while safely operating Government vehicles.
  • Outside activity with the study subjects such as daily walks, developing new activities, planning activities pertinent to the age and sex of subjects, and monitoring subjects during activities.
  • Prevent the introduction of contraband items into the research environment by performing routine room inspections
  • Remove contaminated waste from the MRU and wipe down surfaces to prepare equipment for special procedures
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