Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing and ADON, the Certified Nursing Assistant will assume direct care for residents in the Care Center in accordance with TJC, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies, and procedures. Communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. The position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Assumes direct resident care responsibilities as assigned by the Charge Nurse, to include, but not be limited to AM, PM care, backrubs, assisting with ambulation, assisting with dietary needs, dressing and undressing residents, and changing bed linen.
2. Carries out Special Orders or treatments as directed by the Charge Nurse, to include, but not be limited to special skincare, collecting specimens, intake and output measurements and documentation, vital signs, compresses, and enemas.
3. Ensures adherence to proper infection control, OSHA and safety standards.
4. Provides encouragement to residents and family members.
5. Observes resident's condition and reports immediately, any untoward signs, symptoms or unusual occurrences.
6. Maintains current documentation of resident status on Activity of Daily Living Sheet and gives report to Charge Nurse.
7. Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of residents.
8. Answers resident call-lights quickly whether that of assigned resident or not.
9. Escorts resident to other hospital services and/or departments as needed.
10. Accepts and completes Special Assignments in a timely manner.
11. Assists other staff in the completion of their duties.
12. Maintains certification in accordance with hospital, state, federal, and TJC regulations and guidelines, including 12 hours of resident-related Inservice Education yearly to maintain state certification.
13. Maintains constant vigilance over residents, taking necessary safety precautions (rails up, call lights within reach, bed in lower position).
14. Maintains residents’ room in a neat orderly manner with clear walk areas.
15. Assists residents to a car or other transport vehicle.
16. Transports residents, supplies, specimens, etc., as needed.
17. Relieves in other areas as necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion of High School diploma or documented C.N.A work experience will serve as an equivalent to completed education.

Formal Training:

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Must have and maintain a valid unencumbered Georgia Certified Nurse Aid Certification, and current Basic Life Support CPR certification.

Work Experience: One year of experience in healthcare as a CNA is preferred.