Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (7a-7p, no weekends) **New Pay Scale

TITLE:

Certified Nursing Technician

DEPARTMENT:
Nursing

SUPERVISOR:
Director of Nursing

POSITION GOAL:
The CNT provides direct patient care including assisting in activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, and feeding of patients, assists the RN/LPN, and reports all changes in the resident's condition to the Charge Nurse.

ENVIRONMENT:
Humphreys County Nursing Home provides multiple levels of care and services to its residents, through a continuing care plan, in an attractive surrounding while offering an array of personal services and activities.

1. Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge and skills to Coordinate and Organize assigned work

Maintains and arranges residents room in a clean and orderly fashion as required

2. Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge and skills to Function as a Certified Nurse Aide

Positions residents in bed with proper alignment.

• Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times. Notifies appropriate staff when resident complains of pain 100% of the time. Complies with policy changes expeditiously and reports any problems 100% of the time. Adapts procedures to meet adult and geriatric residents' needs 100% of the time. Assists in keeping residents dry (i.e. changes gown, clothing, linen when bed becomes wet or soiled.
• Takes accurate Vital Signs 100% of time as instructed and records in Vital Stats section of LTC. Records activities of Daily Living correctly 100% of time in LTC.
• Maintains resident's dignity (i.e. knocks on door prior to entry of room, uses privacy curtains for bathing and doing procedure 100% of time. Documents and reports all non-functioning equipment and unsafe conditions, immediate to supervisor 100% of the time Anticipates the needs of assigned residents i.e. clean water, clean linens, bathroom needs, and ambulation. Keeps supervisor informed of critical events and/or situations of possible negative outcomes.
  
  Performs all procedures according to approved facility policy and procedures. Keeps current on skills and knowledge of assigned areas of responsibilities. Monitors Bowel Movements of each assigned resident each day of work 100% of time and records in LTC accurately and timely 100%. Assist with new resident admissions correctly and timely 100% of the time. Responses to the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of terminally residents and their families.
  
  Observes and reports to the Charge Nurse the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers. Interacts with co-workers, physicians, residents and all other customers in a manner which encourages harmonious working relationships, enhances the image and reputation of the facility and promotes positive customer relations. Supports the facility's mission statement by dependability in attendance, punctuality, maintaining confidentiality, the timely completion of assignments, and attention to principles of professional ethics and quality service.
  
  Has a commitment to professional and personal growth through development of skills and knowledge, as well as improvement in the facility's performance.
• Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all residents is maintained.
• Assists with emergency situations when needed.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Receives guidance with respect to general objectives in the majority of tasks and projects assigned, determine methods, work sequence, and how to achieve objectives of assignments; operates within specific policy guidelines.

Prefer six months previous experience Knowledge and experience in the areas of geriatric nursing or related health programs. Ability to work effectively with health care providers, families, and other professionals as necessary.

Certified Nursing Technician

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and short correspondence. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, and other employees.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add, and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. Ability to calculate meal percentages.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to carry out effective resident care. Understands simple oral or written instructions. Ability to prioritize and concurrently manage multiple tasks. Ability to identify hazards, make reports and/or implement corrective actions. Ability to respond in a calm, professional demeanor. Ability to work in stressful situations or environment.

Must have some computer skills