Pediatric/Perinatal Staffing Guidelines

Certified Nursing Assistant

Recent experience in maternal child health is preferred and recommended when recruiting for this specialty area. Candidate will complete the standard application and based on experience and references will be further screened through interview. A review of the prospective employees’ knowledge of the outlined topics will further determine the best match and or suitability for this division of nursing care.

Basic nutrition for mother, infant, and child

Proper feeding techniques and positioning

Breast feeding

Bathing

Newborn: baths, circumcision, and cord care

Vital signs: adult, newborn, and child

Postpartum: care and comfort

Diaper care

Proper sleep positions for newborns

Use of bulb syringes

Lifting techniques

Infant safety practices

Seizure precautions

Knowledge of specific disease states: cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, seizure disorders

Assessment is made on the desire to learn and ability to work within socially challenging environments. It is recommended that several case scenarios are presented and an opportunity for the prospective employee to respond to questions regarding the case presented. It is essential to work towards the best case match possible. Most of the cases in this division are lengthy in duration and continuity is extremely important.

Candidates are further screened with a standardized CNA test and skill review before a final decision is made as to employment eligibility.