Certified Nurse Aide

Certified Nurse AideProvide nursing care to residents age 16 and over who require Skilled Long Term and short Term Care including the chronically ill, geriatric and in firmed resident. The primary purpose of your job position is to render routine daily nursing and restorative care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan and under the direction of a professional nurse. As a Certified Nursing Assistant necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to make your Job Description as complete as possible, however, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Reports to the Nursing Supervisor or Unit Director.Responsibilities:Follows work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing or performing tasks.Performs all tasks in accordance with established policy and procedure and as instructed by the Professional Nurse.Receives the nursing report upon reporting in and gives reports to Charge Nurse before ending shift duty hours.Records all entries on flow sheets, nutrition sheets, elimination record, activities record, rehabilitation record and completes all documentation in electronic form, or as instructed.Reports all accidents and incidents observed on the shift as they occur, providing statement for same.Performs routine resident carePromotes resident comfortAssists with carrying out the Resident Assessment.Participates in Care Plan conferences to develop and review Resident Care Plans.Provides nursing care according to established Care Plan.Reviews residents closet door care plan, informs nurse of any changes in patient condition.Is responsible for cleaning resident equipment such as commode chairs, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and geri-chairs.Follows policies and procedures related to Standard Precautions.Keeps resident's rooms, dresser drawers, closet, utility rooms, shower/tub rooms and corridors neat and in order.Minimum Qualifications:Previous experience or job knowledge is required.Preferred Qualifications:High school graduate preferred.Required Licensure/Certifications:Nursing aide certification is required.If hired without certification, must complete the requirements for nurse aide certification for job retention within 120 days.Heartsaver CPR required within 90 days of hire dateBasic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.Physical Requirements:Good physical and mental health is required because long periods of standing and walking are involved.Also, stretching and lifting are required in the care of patients, the equipment and the physical environment.Manual dexterity is necessary for handling instruments and equipment.Visual and aural acuity are required to make adequate observations of resident's condition.Location: St Joe's HospitalDepartment: LTC/SNFHours Per Week: 20 HoursSchedule: Monday - Sunday DaysSign-On Bonus: Up to $2,500**Pay Range Disclosure: $22.00 - $28.00**Centralus Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.