Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time Evening & Night Shifts Only

Position Summary

Serves as a clinical assistant to the licensed nursing staff by performing nursing procedures, basic patient care tasks in a manner that is reflective the ESC Core Values under the supervision of an RN or LPN.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
• Reports on and off duty to NCC.
• Performs assigned duties under the direction of the NCC or her designee (i.e. the nurse in charge).
• Takes report and makes rounds on assigned residents.
• Prepares and transports residents to therapy in a timely manner.
• Is responsible for the care and safety of assigned resident until relieved by on coming caregiver.
• Participates in the implementation of the treatment plan including rehabilitation and continuous learning for the residents within the CNA scope under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Provides or assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Performs therapeutic procedures for children such as bathing, grooming, playing, feeding, positioning as per policy and procedure.
• Documents appropriately on all flow sheets.
• Affords assistance to RN and LPN as necessary in the performance of nursing care tasks.
• Observes, reports and records abnormal vital signs, temperatures, seizures activity, vomiting, diarrhea, behavior changes or any other abnormalities to the RN or LPN in charge.
• Attends appropriate meetings and in-services.
• Functions as an adult role model for residents.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation’s policy and procedures.
• Bath residents according to the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation policy and Procedure.
• Inspects resident’s skin and promptly reports any changes to the NCC.
• Carries out mouth care, hair care and as necessary trim finger and toe nails.
• Makes two hourly checks on incontinent residents and wash and change as necessary.
• Encourages self-help measures as appropriate so that each child may reach his/her appropriate level of independence.
• Checks and records urine and bowel movements.
• Ensures that assigned residents are appropriately prepared for school, clinic, recreation and hospital visits as scheduled and accompanies/transport them as assigned.
• Ensures that bedfast residents are repositioned as directed by NCC but not less than two repositions per resident hourly.
• Performs restorative and rehabilitative activities as instructed and as directed by Plan of Care.
• Affords assistance in applying safety restraints to residents when directed; Monitors residents in restraints, release restraints and documents according to policy and procedure.
• Ensures that each resident who can use a call bell has one within reach and reminds him/her to use it.
• Affords assistance to co-workers with lifting, positioning and other procedures as necessary.
• Be aware of facility policy on child abuse and/or neglect and promptly reports any instances of abusive or inappropriate behaviors towards any resident to the NCC.
• Knows and follows The Center policy and procedure with regard to infection control including hand washing and types of isolation.
• Keeps resident care area clean and free of clutter.
• Reports any unsafe conditions immediately to NCC.
• Properly stores and safeguards residents’ clothing and reports too many or too few clothing and or toys to NCC.
• Feeds residents or teaches residents to feed themselves as appropriate.
• Ensures that hands are washed (child and caregivers) and that meal times are pleasant, dignified experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of NYS approved Nurse Assistant Certification Program.
• Active CNA Certification on NYS Nurse Aide Registry required.
• Experience working with children.
• One year of experience as Nurse’s Aide preferred.
• Employee Requirements:
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Employee Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Working Conditions

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Additional 10% Shift Differential

• For Evening and Night Only.

Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus for Approved Shifts