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Summary

Provides patient care related support including servicesrelative to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directedby Charge Nurse per established departmental guidelines. Documentsappropriately into patient record charting based on skill level and followsestablished standards and guidelines. Upon admission, accurately completespersonal belonging sheet, obtains and records height, weight, and vital signs,orientates new resident to the facility and unit, ensures that residentreceives an arm band and provides resident with a labeled admission kit.Answers call lights promptly and responds to all resident needs. Completesrounds as assigned and throughout course of duty. Turns and repositionsresidents every 2 hours; repositions seated residents every hour. Takes vitalsigns and weights accurately and reports to Charge Nurse promptly andaccurately. Ensures that proper slings, splints, braces, positions devices,specialty care items, etc. are applied according to physician or therapyorders. Accurately measures intake and output on the I & O sheets and relaysinformation to Charge Nurse at shift change. Performs procedures and treatmentsas instructed by Charge Nurse (i.e.: Sitz bath, moist packs, isolationtechniques, etc.). Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment on the unit andalerts Charge Nurse or purchasing clerk of additional needs. Ensures thatcharge items are entered according to departmental procedure. Successfullycompletes job duties as CNA by attending continuing education classes and in-services, accepting reassignments to other areas, taking on increasedresponsibilities, and keeping Charge Nurse informed of pertinent informationthat may require follow-up. Interacts and maintains effective workingrelationships with other team members, charge nurse, and department managers.Maintains discretion in handling confidential information. Gives report toCharge Nurse at the end of each shift and completes walking rounds with theoncoming or leaving shift. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

Provides patient care related support including servicesrelative to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directedby Charge Nurse per established departmental guidelines and competencies.Documents appropriately into patient record charting based on skill level andfollows established standards and guidelines.

Upon admission, accurately completes personal belongingsheet, obtains and records height, weight, and vital signs, orientates newresident to the facility and unit, ensures that resident receives an arm bandand provides resident with a labeled admission kit.

Answers call lights promptly and responds to all residentneeds. Completes rounds as assigned and throughout course of duty. Turns andrepositions residents every 2 hours. Repositions seated residents every hour.Takes vital signs and weights accurately and reports to Charge Nurse promptlyand accurately. Ensures that proper slings, splints, braces, positions devices,specialty care items, etc. are applied according to physician or therapyorders.

Accurately measures intake and output on the I & Osheets and relays information to Charge Nurse at shift change. Performsprocedures and treatments as instructed by Charge Nurse (i.e.: Sitz bath, moistpacks, isolation techniques, etc.).

Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment on the unit andalerts Charge Nurse or purchasing clerk of additional needs. Ensures thatcharge items are entered according to departmental procedure.

Successfully completes job duties as CNA by attendingcontinuing education classes and in-services, accepting reassignments to otherareas, taking on increased responsibilities, and keeping Charge Nurse informedof pertinent information that may require follow-up.

Interacts and maintains effective working relationships withother team members, charge nurse, and department managers. Maintains discretionin handling confidential information. Gives report to Charge Nurse at the endof each shift and completes walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift.

May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

A) EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Certified Nurse Assistant Certification

High school diploma preferred but not required

B) LICENSING/REGISTRATION/ CERTIFICATION:

Certified Nurse Aide in in the state you will be working.<br>
C) EXPERIENCE:

Long-term care experience preferred.

D) SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent communication skills to interact verbally withpatients, visitors and staff. Ability to manage time and organize dailyschedule to meet productivity standards.