CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - LONG TERM CARE UNIT 11-2 - PART-TIME EVENING (25216)

Job Duties

• Takes and records TPR, blood pressure and reports deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
• Weighs patient and records weight.
• Aids patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, dress, helps patient ambulate).
• Records oral intake and urinary output.
• Performs assigned treatments (e.g., changes simple dressings).
• Communicates effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.
• Orients patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family and significant others.
• Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, arranges storage rooms, pantries and other areas).
• Prepares bedside unit for new admissions (e.g., stocks with bedpan, tissues, water, cups).
• Applies principles of infection control and safety in the work environment.
• Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Customer Service

• Respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness.
• Timely, professional, caring, and respectful in all interactions.

Position Qualifications

• One Year Of Experience As a Nurse's Aide Preferred.
• Technical skills required for patient care.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course required.
• Heart Saver- American Heart Assocation required.

Salary

Commensurate With Experience Within Posted Range. BASED ON EXP $26.00-$28.75/ DIFFERENTIALS EVE/NIGHT WEEKEND $1.15

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Commitment to employee personal and professional growth through robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.