Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Western human Nutrition Center in Davis, CA

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Knowledge of relevant nursing care
• Friendly and professional bedside manner
• CNA Certification
• Experience in a leadership or management role is often required, such as charge nurse, nurse supervisor, or assistant nurse manager.

• Monitor and chart notes on subjects' health problems using a narrative format.
• Provide support and guidance to nursing staff throughout the day, including assisting with complex patient cases, troubleshooting clinical issues, and providing clinical expertise as needed.
• Coordinate staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and address any staffing issues or concerns.
• Collect and record subjects' vital signs and chart collected research data into subjects' permanent medical records
• Ensure that patient care is being delivered according to standards and to address any issues that arise.
• 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 activities 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.