Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) NOC Shift

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to perform restorative nursing procedures that maximize the resident's existing abilities, emphasize independence instead of dependence, and minimize the negative effects of disability with an attitude of realistic optimism under the supervision of a restorative nurse.

As Certified Nursing Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. 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 an essential function of the position.

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct restorative care services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments in planning restorative care. Develop and maintain restorative care standards. Assist in standardizing the methods in which restorative care will be accomplished.

Maintain a reference library of written restorative care material, laws, standards of practice, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality resident care.

Review restorative care policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

Interpret restorative care policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary. Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Coordinator in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for restorative care services. Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

Assume the authority responsibility and accountability of directing restorative care services. Maintain a current file of residents treated. Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required, Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Make written and general reports/recommendations to the administrator, as necessary, concerning restorative care services, Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.

Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary, Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the administrator. Agree not to disclose assigned user  and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.

Serve on, participate in, and/or attend various committees of the facility as required. Provide written and/or oral reports of the restorative care programs and activities as required. Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to restorative care.

Assist the administrator and/or the HR director in the recruitment and selection of competent restorative care personnel. Provide guidance and training for new and/or less experienced personnel. Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the administrator as required or as may be necessary, including departmental performance evaluations. Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department. Meet with and solicit advice from other department supervisors concerning restorative care; assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Director of Nursing Services.

Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator. Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy…