CNA -NURSING CARE

Kindred Hospital Louisville PositionKindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; including 16 Special Care Unit beds and 4 negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located in the Original Highlands neighborhood, a short drive away from downtown, Cherokee Park and a number of boutique shops and restaurants.Job SummaryAssists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.Essential FunctionsConsults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs and problems related to patient care.Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.Documents in a timely manner.Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening mild container, cutting food for patient.Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.Documentation via electronic health record.Attend interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected patient's plans of care.Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and facility staff.Basic computer knowledge.Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0-10%Must read, write and speak fluent English.ExperienceSix months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.