What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (LTC) position at Pershing General Hospital?
At Pershing General Hospital & Nursing Home, our mission is to be the first-choice provider for our community's health needs. We work tirelessly to provide excellent healthcare in our 13-bed critical access hospital, 25-bed long-term care facility, and rural health clinic.
Pershing General Hospital is looking to hire Certified Nursing Assistants for our Acute and Long-Term Care departments. Applicants must be licensed in the state of Nevada with current BLS certification.
What We Offer Our Full-Time Employees
- Medical, dental, and life/AD&D insurance 100% employer paid for the employee
- Vision insurance available at employee's expense
- Generous PTO sick pay policies
- Enrollment into the Nevada PERS system - 100% employer paid
Essential Functions
- Assists residents/patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Aids residents/patients with mobility and transfers, including walking, using a wheelchair, and repositioning in bed.
- Supports resident’s/patient’s nutritional needs by feeding them, providing assistance with eating, and monitoring food intake.
- Aids residents/patients with medication reminders.
- Measures and records vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, weight, and respiration rates, and documents and reports any abnormal results or significant changes to nursing staff.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of resident/patient information.
- Collaborates with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
- Follows proper infection control protocols, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.
- Adheres to safety guidelines to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries to residents/patients and self.
- Recognizes and reports any potential hazards or safety concerns in the resident’s/patient’s environment.
- Completes echocardiograms (EKGs) as directed if properly trained and participates in regularly scheduled competency trainings.
- Participate in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
Pershing General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. CNA positions at Pershing General Hospital are considered safety sensitive. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. All applicants selected for a position at PGH will be required to submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen, as well as a criminal background check.
In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Please direct any questions regarding this position to Jeffrey Meyers, Human Resources Generalist, via phone at 775-273-2621 ext. 1003 or via email at jmeyers@pershinghospital.org.
