Certified Nurse Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sign on Bonuses up to $5,000!

Provide nursing care to residents age 16 and over who require Skilled Long Term and short Term Care including the chronically ill, geriatric and infirmed resident. The primary purpose of your job position is to render routine daily nursing and restorative care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan and under the direction of a professional nurse.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to make your Job Description as complete as possible, however, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

Reports to the Nursing Supervisor or Unit Director.

PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing or performing tasks.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with established policy and procedure and as instructed by the Professional Nurse.
• Receives the nursing report upon reporting in and gives reports to Charge Nurse before ending shift duty hours.
• Wears photo identification card at all times.
• Records all entries on flow sheets, nutrition sheets, elimination record, activities record, rehabilitation record and completes all documentation in electronic form, or as instructed.
• Reports all changes in the resident's condition to the RN or LPN Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed on the shift as they occur, providing statement for same.
• Participates in performance assessment and improvement activities for continued quality improvement of resident care.

Nursing Care Functions:

• Performs routine resident care which includes:
• Bathing
• Mouth Care
• Hair Care
• Nail Care
• Hygiene
• Toileting Assistance
• Feeding
• Ambulation Assistance
• Promotes resident comfort to include:
• Positioning, lifting and transfers
• Ambulation
• Answering call lights
• Assisting with emotional needs
• Observes and reports presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers.
• Assists with post mortem care.
• Takes and records weights, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as directed.
• Answers all call bell / lights promptly.
• Promotes adequate resident nutrition by participation with meal service and feeding residents.
• Serves and assists residents with in-between snacks and nourishments as assigned.
• Collects and transports specimens as directed.
• Assists in the care of the patient in isolation.
• Performs prescribed rehabilitation nursing exercises, range of motion and use of adaptive equipment.
• Folds and delivers resident's personal clothing.

Care Plan And Assessment Functions:

• Assists with carrying out the Resident Assessment.
• Participates in Care Plan conferences to develop and review Resident Care Plans.
• Provides nursing care according to established Care Plan.
• Recommends changes in the resident's Care Plan and goals based on observations and assessments.
• Reviews residents closet door care plan, informs nurse of any changes in patient condition.

Safety And Sanitation:

• Operates all equipment in a safe manner after receiving inservice on how to use equipment.
• Reports defective equipment to Unit Director/Charge Nurse immediately, labels same and informs Unit Clerk to order repair request.
• Is responsible for cleaning resident equipment such as commode chairs, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and geri-chairs.
• Follows policies and procedures related to Standard Precautions.
• Keeps resident's rooms, dresser drawers, closet, utility rooms, shower/tub rooms and corridors neat and in order.
• Follows New York State Requirements for PPD testing.
• Follows emergency protocols related to Fire/Disaster procedures.

Staff Development:

• Attends continuing educational programs designed to enhance knowledge of the care of residents requiring Skilled Nursing as well as meet nurse aide certification requirements.
• Participates in DNV and OSHA mandated in services annually.
• Promotes and fosters the mission and philosophy of the Facility during performance of job duties and community activities.
• Actively supports and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement endeavors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Resident's Rights Functions:

• Maintains confidentiality of all residents care information.
• Maintains the rights of all residents to independent…