Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Position Summary

The Nurse Aide in Training is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a single consecutive period of four (4) months
• At the conclusion of the four (4) month period the Nurse Aide in Training must meet the certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Specific Job Requirements

• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Essential Functions

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Accurately document and chart patient care
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.