10p-6am CNA/DPS

Provides residents with daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies and as directed by nursing leadership to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a nursing arts course in an accredited nurse training program (diploma, certificate, or written verification from the school) and successful completion of a Department-approved nursing assistant competency evaluation or successful completion of a U.S. military training program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program.
• At least 16 years of age, of temperate habits and good moral character, honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Evidence of employment or occupation and residence for two years prior to initial employment as a nursing assistant.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Current CPR certificate or certification within two weeks of employment.
• Demonstrated interest and/or knowledge in caring for the ill, disabled, and elderly.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, and personnel.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Personable, enthusiastic, and positive demeanor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Sight and hearing senses (or use of prosthetics) sufficient to meet position requirements.
• Ability to function independently, with flexibility, personal integrity, and work effectively with residents, visitors, personnel, and support agencies.
• Good general health and emotional stability.
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including HIV and Hepatitis B viruses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies, including dress code.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living to residents as directed by the staff nurse.
• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each resident that identifies their problems and needs.
• Attend and actively participate in resident care plan conferences, Resident Council, and/or Family Council when invited.
• Report all concerns or complaints made by the resident or their family to the Administrator.
• Make rounds to assure residents are safe and comfortable.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
• Participate in in-service education programs.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program for new staff.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs of the department to the Director of Nursing.
• Inventory and store new residents’ personal possessions.
• Assist residents with packing personal possessions when transferring rooms or being discharged.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed; check and report bowel movements and character of stools.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds, change bed linens, and straighten rooms, closets, and drawers; notify housekeeping if mattress needs cleaning or replacement.
• Answer call lights promptly, answer telephone calls as needed, and run errands as requested.
• Obtain blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, heights, and weights as needed.
• Conduct complete skin condition checks when dressing, undressing, or repositioning residents; report any abnormalities to the Staff Nurse.
• Observe residents’ physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc., and report any changes or unusual findings to the Nurse/RCC for care plan updates.
• Perform personal services for residents (e.g., reading, writing letters) as time allows.
• Encourage residents to help themselves and promote self-care in aiding rehabilitation.
• Assist with care of dying and expired residents.
• Record resident food/fluid intake; complete meal monitor forms as indicated and report changes in eating habits to the Staff Nurse.
• Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift unless contraindicated.
• Serve between-meal and bedtime snacks.
• Wear and utilize a transfer belt as needed.
• Keep the nurses’ call system within easy reach of the resident.
• Report all hazardous equipment and conditions to the Staff Nurse immediately.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s Quality Assurance program for the Nursing Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.