WMCH-Skilled Care Certified Nurse Assistant

201133 - WMCH-Skilled Care Certified Nurse Assistant

Provides quality, cost-effective healthcare under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Emphasis shall be placed on maximizing the patient’s functional abilities in daily activities; promoting, maintaining, and restoring health, preventing and minimizing the disabilities of acute and chronic illness. Performs duties in a responsible, professional manner while demonstrating respect, dignity, integrity, and compassion. Actions are consistent with hospital policies and current nursing practice standards.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification through the West Virginia DHHR.
• CPR certification.

• Three (3) months experience as a nurse assistant.

• Follow established plan of patient care.
• Assist with admission, transfer, discharge, and transport of all patients.
• Implement patient safety measures, including but not limited to:
• Securing patients appropriately for transport.
• Assisting patients with positioning, transfers, and ambulation.
• Ensuring call light is within easy reach.
• Collect and record vital signs as instructed by the RN or LPN.
• Provide measures to meet patient comfort needs.
• Collect and prepare specimens according to policy and procedure—including urine, stool, and sputum.
• Administer care and treatments for patients as instructed by the RN, including but not limited to:
• Weigh patients.
• Give enemas.
• Provide activities of daily living/restorative care.
• Perform perineal, catheter, and oral hygiene care.
• Apply hot or cold compresses.
• Strain urine.
• Obtain T.P.R. (temperature, pulse, respirations).
• Obtain intake and output.
• Ambulate patients.
• Turn and position patients to maintain proper body alignment.
• Provide sitz bath, pre‑operative, post‑operative, and post‑mortem care.
• Apply assistive devices, braces, and equipment.
• Apply restraint alternatives where applicable.
• Perform basic routine duties, including but not limited to:
• Distribute fresh water every shift.
• Dispose of soiled linen every shift.
• Maintain a clean and orderly unit.
• Maintain and stock unit supplies.
• Practice clean and sterile technique while maintaining body substance isolation.
• Be aware of the location of equipment and supplies on the nursing unit.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and education appropriate to patient age (Adult 18‑79, Geriatric 80+).

• Distribution of snacks and supplements.
• Maintain fluid restrictions.
• Assist patients with meals and supplements as needed.
• Document in the electronic medical record.
• Provide care for respite and hospice patients.
• Attend in‑services and other educational programs related to geriatric care.
• Participate actively in a minimum of three staff meetings annually.
• Demonstrate proficiency, competence, and current knowledge in patient care.
• Determine areas of self‑improvement.
• Support and adhere to hospital, nursing service, and skilled care policies and procedures.
• Provide restorative patient care that promotes or enhances the patient’s quality of life.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Set short‑term goals to organize work to meet patient needs.
• Institute emergency measures calmly and effectively.
• Prepare and submit incident reports.
• Report safety or risk management issues to director, charge nurse, or appropriate personnel.
• Support hospital and departmental cost‑containment efforts.
• Review and initial meeting minutes and postings in the department.
• Respond to patient call light immediately; notify nurse of patient problems.
• Report observations, requests, and unusual signs or symptoms to charge nurse or team leader immediately.
• Keep director informed about patient care issues and departmental activities.
• Assist with implementation of the activities program as needed.
• Provide planned individual and group activities or activities of patient’s choice.
• Ensure patient bedside calendar is updated or replaced.
• Transport patients to and from activities.
• Notify activity personnel of pertinent patient care information (e.g., fluid restrictions, isolation).
• Provide educational…