What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Nurse Assistant position at Solvet?
Job description
Place of Performance : 116 North Pauline Street Memphis, TN 38105
Contract Length : 3 – 12 Months Contracts Available
Expected Schedule : 36 - 48 hours weekly, Days and Nights Available, 12 Hour Shifts
Qualifications :
Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
Must have the ability to pass extensive professional and personal background investigation by U.S. government
Education : One year above high school with courses related to Nursing Assistant occupation. Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant is also acceptable.
One year of specialized experience as a NA or experience in another medical field licensed practical nurse, health technician, hospital corpsman, etc.), performing technical and nursing skills requiring knowledge of the human physical and emotional states, therapeutic communication, and technical skills required for basic and intermediate treatments.
Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, health care or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position, such as education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians.
Job Description :
Ability to provide a range of patient / resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients / residents.
Ability to observe patients / residents’ or residents’ physical or emotional status and refer deviations and / or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients / residents, their families and other health professionals.
Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients / residents with physical and / or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and / or Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse.
Ability to communicate orally with patients / residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel. This includes serving as a preceptor to new [NAs] by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing / assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.
Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient / resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance. For example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.
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