CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - LONG TERM CARE UNIT 11-6 - FULL-TIME NIGHT (20994)

Job Duties

• Observes and reports any changes in the residents’ physical, mental, emotional, Behavioral, and social well-being.
• Takes and records TPR and reports deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
• Weighs patient and records weight.
• Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, dresses, helps patients ambulate).
• Records oral intake and urinary output.
• Performs assigned treatments (e.g., R.O.M., Dayroom Monitoring, Courtesy Cart).
• 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, neatens storage rooms, pantries and other areas).
• Prepares bedside units 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.
• Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.

Customer Service

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

Position Qualifications

• Maintains Nurse’s Aide Certification.
• Heartsaver Certification required.
• 1 Year Of Experience As a Nurse's Aide Preferred.
• Technical skills required for patient care.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must pass Nursing Attendant test administered by BNBMC.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Education: Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course required. High school graduation or equivalent preferred.

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.