PRN CNA

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PRN, ICC CNA

This is a PRN position requiring availability for both day and night 12 hour shifts, including every other weekend.

Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well-being for those members of our community affected by aging or dealing with chronic or serious illness. With a mission of brightening life’s journey for all whom we are privileged to serve, and a strategic goal to grow and expand our services to continue meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community, Blue Ridge is “Caring for life”.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the interdisciplinary team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations to the RN and documenting observations to the RN and documenting care.

• Provides personal care tasks, as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
• Takes and records oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provides proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Reports on patients’ condition and significant changes to Registered Nurse.
• Assists in ambulation and exercise as assigned by a Registered Nurse.
• Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. May help with light laundry needs.
• Keeps patients living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adheres to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement and attend IDT meetings.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patients’ personal needs.
• Performs personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Registered Nurse.
• Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).
• Respects confidentiality and privacy of all patients, caregivers, and fellow team members. Communicates in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Minimizes non-productive time and fills any periods of low census and/or slow periods with activities and cross-training to meet the future needs of the organization.
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth, including demonstrating the ability to receive constructive performance feedback. Attends at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education programs per calendar year.

• Currently licensed in VA as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• High School Diploma strongly preferred.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Is secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.