CNA Pool

Nursing Assistant Position at Pleasant View Nursing HomeThis position provides direct certified nursing care under the direction of Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses to the residents of Pleasant View Nursing Home. Pool employees do not have a set work schedule and work as needed.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Arrive on the unit by the starting time for the shift.Conduct rounds on the unit with the staff working on the previous shift.Listen to the nurse as she/he presents information about the residents on the unit, provides requests as to such things as vital signs, weights, preparation for an appointment, etc. and provides other information. Ask questions when further information or clarification is needed.Complete the duties and responsibilities as assigned, following the individualized care plan that is located in each resident room as well as in the Nursing Assistant Binders.Provide care and service to each resident in an individualized fashion. Perform the duties of the nursing assistant. Honor the resident preferences and requests as appropriate. Be knowledgeable of the care plan and the needs of each resident in the assigned area. Ask questions when there is a need for clarity or additional information.Complete the necessary documentation as assigned with accuracy and timeliness.Provide care and services as needed per the care plan. These services include: oral care, denture care, hair care, bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, nail care, skin care, toileting, serving meals, serving nutritional supplements, positioning in bed, positioning in wheelchair.Monitor that residents have the assistive devices needed for safety, follow the care plan.Assist with meals according to the needs of each resident. Be available to assist with the serving of the meal as well as clean up after the meal. Offer dietary supplements following the care plan. PM Shift will offer meal nourishment prior to bedtime.Follow the care plan, assisting with Activities of Daily Living per the care plan.Report change in resident behavior or condition to unit nurse immediately.Record residents' vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight as directed; taking the vitals within the assigned timeframe.Answer call lights promptly and meet residents' needs/requests.Record treatment, food input, bowel movements and other nursing tasks and resident information.Assist ambulatory residents moving around. Transfers non-ambulatory, non-weight bearing residents. Re-positions residents.Able to use mechanical devices for resident transfers (E-Z Lift, E-Z Stand, Hoyer, etc…).Change bed linens. Adjusts beds. Keeps the resident room clean and neat.Keep the supply room, the kitchenette, the shower room, the clean and soiled utility room and day rooms neat and clean.Transport residents to and from dentist, podiatrist, beauty shop, and on/off unit recreational activities.Conduct self in a courteous and professional manner. Maintains knowledge of and follows nursing and facility work guidelines including dress code.Resident RightsMaintain the confidentiality of resident health care information. Uphold Resident Rights. Report allegations of resident abuse or neglect immediately to the Administrator. Safe guards the resident from harm.Personnel FunctionsUnderstand and follow the Green County Employee Handbook. Follow facility guidelines and read and understand updates, memos, and educational sessions. Fulfill work schedule arriving to the work station at the start of the shift. Meet attendance standards. Will fill in for open shifts. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other nursing assistants assisting one another as needed and when requested. Be a positive team member. Refrains from speaking negatively, engagement in gossip and the criticism of fellow employees. Be supportive of the nurse, the NCC and/or RN Supervisor and the DON. Communicates in a positive manner. Be an active member of the improvement process by presenting concerns along with suggestions in a timely manner. Communicate concerns, questions, frustrations and complaints to the supervisor in a timely and confidential manner. In the event that this communication is not resolved, communication of this will be presented to the Administrator. Performance and conduct reflects positive customer service to internal and external customers. Uphold the privacy and confidentiality of resident information at all times. Attend all mandatory in-services or complete the make-up session in a timely manner. Attend and participate in unit meetings, department meetings and other meetings as assigned. Keep personal items, cell phone in the employee locker or in the employee's vehicle. Understand that cell phones are not to be used during paid work time. Use the facility computer for resident documentation only. Understand that the computer is facility property and is not to be used for personal use for any reason or method. Understand that job performance will be reviewed for a clear understanding of expectations. Understand that job performance that does not meet standards and guidelines may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.OtherGreen County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.