CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 2
About The Position
Certified Nursing Assistants perform basic restorative services and basic nursing services related to the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, basic mental health and protection of patient rights. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The Nevada Department of Veterans Services, Southern Nevada State Veterans Home (SNSVH) located in Boulder City, Nevada is recruiting for Certified Nursing Assistant 2 positions. Boulder City is just minutes away from the city of Henderson and is south of Las Vegas. Our mission is to provide skilled nursing services to veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. Our nursing staff-to-resident ratios promote quality patient care and our 'team' approach encourages participation at all levels. "As a team, we all share the responsibility of "Serving Nevada's Heroes" and we take that responsibility very seriously." - SNSVH Administrator. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, incumbents provide personal care which includes assisting the residents with activities of daily living in accordance with SNSVH policy and procedures and the Nevada Nurse Practice Act. Duties include monitoring and reporting vital signs including weight and pain; ensuring adequate hydration and nutrition and reporting any concerns; documenting the care given to residents and the specific parameters of health status monitored for the residents; responding to resident's requests noting changes and pertinent information; and other relevant CNA duties as assigned. This is a 24-hour facility; therefore, incumbents may be assigned to shift work. CNA license and CPR (BLS) certification must be attached to your application to be considered.
Requirements
- CNA license must be attached to your application to be considered
- CPR (BLS) certification must be attached to your application to be considered
Responsibilities
- Perform basic restorative services
- Perform basic nursing services related to the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, basic mental health and protection of patient rights
- Provide personal care which includes assisting the residents with activities of daily living in accordance with SNSVH policy and procedures and the Nevada Nurse Practice Act
- Monitoring and reporting vital signs including weight and pain
- Ensuring adequate hydration and nutrition and reporting any concerns
- Documenting the care given to residents and the specific parameters of health status monitored for the residents
- Responding to resident's requests noting changes and pertinent information
- Other relevant CNA duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
