Geriatric Nursing Assistant/ GNA- Skilled (11:00pm - 7:00am) PT24

About the role

This position provides direct oversight of staff on Healthcare to ensure continuity of care. It reports to the Director of Nursing or designee.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
• Provides direct hands-on nursing care to residents and reports any changes to Nurse as appropriate.
• Accurately obtains and reports vital signs and weights.
• Responsible for overall safety/needs of all residents.
• Provides meals/supplements and fluids to meet resident needs.
• Completes GNA documentation as required.
• Assists residents as assigned to promote independence in all aspects of ADL’s; and is accountable for all care assigned during scheduled shift.
• Demonstrates proper mechanics utilizing safe transfer techniques. Demonstrates proper safe technique during transporting ambulatory residents.
• Provided care and evacuated residents during a fire or disaster. Has adequate knowledge of Emergency Preparedness manual.
• Maintains all aspects of Infection Control while in the facility.
• Assists in maintaining and keeping the environment, common areas and resident rooms clean and orderly.
• Assists in taking residents to scheduled appointments.
• Reports malfunctioning/unsafe equipment.
• Maintains resident privacy and confidentiality.
• Promptly answers call lights, bells or intercom system to determine and respond to resident needs.
• Maintains skin integrity per protocols. Reports changes/skin breakdown immediately.
• Appropriately utilizes all equipment such as: wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, footrest, braces, splints, etc.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed an approved program for Nursing Assistants in the state of Maryland or has been approved as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant through the guidelines per the State of Maryland.
• Has taken or has been “grandfathered” into the Maryland State Competency Evaluation administered per State of Maryland guidelines.
• Is in the process of or has been placed on the Maryland Registry for Geriatric Nursing Assistants.
• Minimum of one year long term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year long term care experience preferred.

Skills

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, and implement the delivery of quality, direct, hands-on nursing care.
• Must be knowledgeable of the standards of care as they relate to the geriatric nursing assistant role in long-term care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle challenging residents.
• Must be able to accurately gather and report information concerning a resident’s condition to the Nurse.
• Must attend all mandatory in-services, and must meet governmental guidelines regarding annual in-service training.
• Must participate in annual Dementia training.

Benefits

This is an hourly position, rate is based on license issue date.

Pay

This is an hourly position, rate is based on license issue date.

Schedule

Week1: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Week2: Sunday, Thursday, and Friday