CNA-Senior Care FT

Description

Full Time Position - Senior Care  

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant  (Certification Not Required)

Job Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

Provides   basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing assistant’s   scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and   physical needs.

Provides   general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both   simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.

Meets   communication needs of patients.

Demonstrates   performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing   assistant.

Performs   other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice.

Assists   in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.

Performs   basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the   standard of care for patient’s age.

Notifies   appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.

Demonstrates   ability to communicate to the nurse any observed changes in patient status   and responses. Maintains awareness of   the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.

Demonstrates   ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with   technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.

Provides   explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient;   answers questions within scope of practice.

Demonstrates   ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.

Communicates   appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.

Consults   other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach   to the patient’s needs.

Provides   care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric,   geriatric and general population.

Performs   all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety   and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Supports   and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Demonstrates   an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Responds   to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.

Treats   patients and their families with respect and dignity.

Interacts   professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the   formation of the plan of care.

Maintains   a good working relationship both within the department and with other   departments.

Meets   current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.

Manages   and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Coordinates   and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.

Demonstrates   knowledge of disease entities.

Professional   Requirements:

Adheres   to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

Maintains   regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and   accrediting organization standards.

Maintains   and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

Maintains   patient confidentiality at all times.

Reports   to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears   identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes   inservices and returns in a timely fashion.

Attends   annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.

Attends   12 staff meetings annually, or reads and returns monthly staff meeting   minutes.

Represents   the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively   participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement   (CQI) activities.

Complies   with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates   the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement   of the department.

Requirements

 Regulatory Requirements:

· Preferred High School graduate or equivalent.

· Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program.

· Current BLS certification.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

· Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds.

· This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.