Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary

Assisting the Director of Nursing Services in the planning, organizing, developing, and directing of the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and facility policies. Operating as a CNA providing direct care to residents, the objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a CNA
• CPR Certificate or must become certified within two weeks of employment
• Demonstrate interest and/or knowledge in the therapy, rehabilitation, restorative, ADL, splint, and ROM program
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel
• Personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful

Physical Requirements

• Able to move intermittently throughout the work day
• Able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Able to see/hear senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately
• Able to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, family members, personnel and support agencies
• Able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, and customers in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Essential Functions

• Review the departments Policy & Procedure Manual, job descriptions, cleaning schedules, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing
• Collaborates with CNAs to ensure compliance with established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code
• Aid in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer
• Attends and actively participates in customer care plan conference when indicated
• Resolves then processes a concern resolution form on all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator
• Under supervision of a clinical leader, meet with the CNA Ladies and Gentlemen of the nursing department, on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services
• Recruit and conducts preliminary interviews, and makes recommendations for hiring to the clinical leadership and Administrator
• Final interviews and approval is completed by the clinical leadership or Administrator
• Provides assistance with orientation, coaching and mentoring to ensure the success of CNAs in the performance of their duties
• Makes recommendations for counseling to the clinical leadership
• Provides feedback to clinical leadership regarding CNA daily and annual performance evaluation feedback
• Makes daily rounds to ensure that nursing personnel are performing required duties, and to ensure appropriate procedures are being followed
• Makes rounds with physicians as necessary
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department
• Plan, conduct and participate in In-service Education Programs
• Aid in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the new CNA Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden to the facility, his/her department, and its policies
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department
• Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary following established budgetary guidelines and assists with the distribution of supplies to ensure that the CNAs have all necessary equipment and supplies
• Aid in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other customer services to ensure the continuity of the customers total care regimen
• Monitor and perform administrative duties such as completing forms, reports, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
• Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times
• Report problem areas to the Director
• Aid in maintaining general organization of nursing units
• Provide the Director of Nursing with information relative to the nursing needs of the customers and the nursing service department’s ability to meet these needs
• Aid in arranging appointments and transportation as needed
• Aid in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other customer services to ensure the continuity of the customers total care regimen
• Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the customer is aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in administering daily care to the customer
• Attend Department head meetings, Infection Control meetings, Quality Improvement meetings, etc., as directed
• Maintain daily oversight of POC documentation compliance