Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) │Full-Time │6am-2:30pm│80hrs/pp

Bethesda Health Group•Alton, IL

20d•$16 - $25

About The Position

Provides patient-care support with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety under the direction of the Charge Nurse and according to departmental guidelines. Documents care in patient records in accordance with the employee’s skill level and established standards. On admission, completes the personal belongings sheet; obtains and records height, weight, and vital signs; orients new residents to the facility and unit; and ensures each resident receives an arm band and labeled admission kit. Responds promptly to call lights and resident needs, completes assigned rounds, and turns and repositions residents every two hours and seated residents every hour. Accurately takes vital signs and weights and reports them promptly to the Charge Nurse. Ensures slings, splints, braces, positioning devices, and specialty-care items are applied according to physician or therapy orders. Measures and records intake and output and relays information to the Charge Nurse at shift change. Performs procedures and treatments as instructed, maintains unit supplies and equipment, and alerts the Charge Nurse or purchasing clerk when additional supplies are needed. Enters charge items according to procedure and keeps the Charge Nurse informed of information requiring follow-up. Works effectively with team members, the Charge Nurse, and department managers; handles confidential information discreetly; and gives a report and completes walking rounds at shift change. May be assigned other appropriate duties. The position is full-time, scheduled 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 80 hours per pay period. Pay range is $16.08–$25.24 per hour.

Requirements

Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state where the employee will work.
CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within six months of employment.
Excellent verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
Ability to manage time and organize a daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and assistance when necessary.
Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200 pounds or more, with varying ability to assist, using proper lifting techniques and assistance when necessary.
Ability to push and pull equipment weighing more than 40 pounds using proper techniques and assistance when necessary.
Manual dexterity, coordination, and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment.
Ability to complete necessary documentation in writing or by using a tape recorder.
Visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-care support related to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by the Charge Nurse.
Document care in patient records according to skill level and established standards and guidelines.
Complete admission tasks, including the personal belongings sheet, height, weight, and vital signs; orient new residents; and provide an arm band and labeled admission kit.
Respond promptly to call lights and resident needs and complete rounds as assigned and throughout the shift.
Turn and reposition residents every two hours and seated residents every hour.
Take and report vital signs and weights accurately and promptly to the Charge Nurse.
Apply slings, splints, braces, positioning devices, and specialty-care items according to physician or therapy orders.
Measure and document intake and output and relay information to the Charge Nurse at shift change.
Perform procedures and treatments as instructed by the Charge Nurse.
Maintain unit supplies and equipment and notify the Charge Nurse or purchasing clerk of additional needs.
Enter charge items according to departmental procedure.
Attend continuing education classes and in-services, accept reassignments, take on increased responsibilities, and keep the Charge Nurse informed of matters requiring follow-up.
Maintain effective working relationships with team members, the Charge Nurse, and department managers, and handle confidential information discreetly.
Give a report to the Charge Nurse and complete walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.