Long Term Care CNA

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistants care for patients in the long-term care setting. CNA’s provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.

WORK SCHEDULE

6am - 6pm or flexible hours

• Administer treatments as prescribed within standard nursing practice guidelines and in full compliance with established nursing protocols.
  

• Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
  

• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  

• Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  

• Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents.
  

• Lift, or assist others to lift, and transfer patients as needed to provide care. Transport dependent residents to and from activities.
  

• Prepare or serve food trays, assist with meals as directed.
  

• Understand and demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment.
  

• Perform safety and infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment for residents, visitors and staff.
  

• Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  

• Respects the rights, property and privacy of others; protects confidentiality and uses discretion when discussing information.
  

• Observes and reports on residents'/patients' conditions and documents observations as required. Advises supervising charge nurse of resident's/patient's status at beginning and end of shift.
  

• Contributes knowledge of residents'/patients' conditions/needs to patient care plans. Assists in the implementation of care plans as directed within the parameters of established policy and procedure.
  

• Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in provision of care. Performs all aspects of treatment based upon national, departmental and evidence- based standards.
  

• Communicates and delegates pertinent patient information in a clear, concise manner.
  

• Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with departmental standards.
  

• Exhibits awareness of needs for diverse customer population.
  

• Attends team and committee meetings as assigned.
  

• Respects the rights and property and privacy of others. Maintains confidentiality of system and hospital business and affairs and its patient’s, employee’s, and medical staff’s records and information at all times.
  

• Presents a positive image through professional mannerisms, dress, conduct and attitude.
  

• Must be able to demonstrate a professional attitude, in all situations; the ability to see the patient as a unique individual, rather than a task to complete.
  

• Maintains current clinical knowledge in order to ensure that educational information provided to staff is current.
  

• Manages multiple projects, adjusting priorities as necessary to focus on high-risk, quality or safety issues.
  

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Must have a genuine interest in patient care and the ability to be patient, empathetic and tactful in dealing with residents, families, visitors and coworkers.
  

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification may be provided by PHS if not in place.
  

• Certified and up to date in Basic Life Support, may be provided by PHS if not in place.
  

• Physical Therapy pre-employment screening is required.
  

• Must be able to communicate effectively with providers and all levels of Philip Health Services, Inc. staff.
  

EXPERIENCE:

No previous experience is required, must be at least 16 years old. CNA’s

Experience with computerized health information systems is preferred. Must be familiar with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule as directed by supervisor.
  

• CNA’s must understand proper lift techniques and body mechanics, in order to ensure safety for themselves and others.
  

• CNA’s must have the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions, the ability to identify and prioritize duties and the ability to work under stress and concentrate on critical tasks.
  

• CNA’s must be able to work effectively in a team oriented environment with diverse groups of people and the ability to display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
  

• CNA’s must be able to demonstrate a professional attitude, in all situations; the ability to see the patient as a unique individual, rather than a task to complete.
  

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule as directed by supervisor.
  

• Moderate exposure to contagious diseases, blood and body fluids (respiratory secretions, urine, feces, wounds, burns).
  

• Confidentiality must be maintained in working with medical, personnel, and financial information.