Nursing Assistant-SNU-Full Time

Certified Nursing Assistant

UP to a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

Position Summary:

As a member of the Skilled Nursing team, the certified nursing assistant assists the professional nursing staff by providing care that allows the skilled nursing residents to function at their highest level. Services to be provided for residents over 16 years of age regardless of age, race, religion, and cultural background. Majority of services provided for elderly.

Education, License & Cert:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification required within 120 days of hire through verified reciprocity or from completion of CNA training program.

Experience:

Preferable but not required. Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral communication. Follows universal precautions and utilizes proper body mechanics. Maintains CPR certification. Act 34 (criminal background check).

Essential Functions:

1. Compliance with rules and regulations of all federal, state, and local governments is a requirement of employment.

2. Provides direct care to assure resident comfort.

3. Participates in team conferences and care planning

4. Prepares residents for meals, assists in feeding.

5. Maintains resident's rights.

6. Makes rounds. Anticipates resident needs and responds to call lights.

7. Reports to appropriate nursing personnel pertinent information including any changes observed in condition or behavior of resident.

8. Provides input into resident care plans.

9. Assists in maintaining safe and clean environment.

10. Other duties assigned, reasonably related.

11. Assists in orientation of nursing assistants.

12. Completes daily documentation.

13. Keeps informed of fire, safety, and disaster programs.

14. Attends designated in-service programs.

15. Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

16. Attends staff meetings.

Other Duties: 1. Other duties as assigned.

About Us:

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 22251
• Job Category Nursing
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 91 Hospital Dr, Towanda, PA, 18848, US
• Benefits Eligible Yes
• Is this a Union position? No
• Grade N9
• Working Hours 36