About The Position

Under indirect supervision, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties for residents in inpatient skilled nursing facility (SNF); is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Gives input to RN for development and revision of resident care plan.
  • Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in resident status and reports changes to RN/LPN.
  • Implements care plan; sets priorities of care with licensed staff.
  • Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers/ambulation.
  • Reports evaluation to RN/LPN if outcomes are not met, if resident responses are unexpected or unusual.
  • Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department/Unit/ CMS standards.
  • Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures.
  • Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.
  • Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including resident, environment and employee issues.
  • Reports pertinent resident data at Shift Report; reports problems to licensed staff, charge nurse or supervisor.
  • Practices within Facility and Hospital standards/policies/procedures.
  • Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary.
  • Remains calm in emergency resident care/Unit situations; follows established protocols.
  • Assists as directed during Code BLUE

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What This Job Offers

Industry

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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