Certified Nursing Assistant I-Skilled Nursing Facility, Nights
About The Position
Under direct supervision, the Certified Nursing Assistant I assists Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in delivering health care services. The role performs non-licensed work to meet residents’ hygienic, emotional, and physical needs and help them restore, reach, or maintain their optimal level of function. Care is provided in compliance with a written plan of care and assigned duties. The position includes supporting resident activities of daily living and restorative nursing, documenting care and observations, maintaining resident safety, and reporting changes or problems to licensed nursing staff. Emergency duty may be required, including work in Red Cross shelters or response to man-made or natural threats or disasters. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to accomplish organizational goals. The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an independent special taxing district providing a range of healthcare services across Palm Beach County. It is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. The employer participates in E-Verify. The role may require Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) background screening and clearance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- State of Florida Department of Health Certified Nurse's Assistant credential.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct walking rounds at the beginning and end of each shift with outgoing and incoming staff.
- Observe residents and report changes in behavior or condition, including negative behavior, to a licensed nurse.
- Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, back, foot, nail, and mouth care; dressing; grooming; transportation; and feeding, including serving and collecting meal trays.
- Assist with or perform range of motion, turning, positioning, lifting, and transferring according to resident needs and policy.
- Follow written nursing plans of care and assignments, including range of motion, ambulation, Walk to Dine, bed mobility, feeding assistance or cues, bowel and bladder programs, activities of daily living, restorative nursing, and care for dependent residents.
- Transport residents using wheelchairs, stretchers, or recliners, or assist them to walk with or without assistive devices.
- Change bed linens and keep residents dry and bedside equipment clean.
- Collect specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum.
- Measure and document vital signs, blood pressure, meal consumption, fluid intake, resident output, and related data.
- Apply nonprescription ointments and lotions and apply external catheters and drainage bags.
- Assist other nursing staff with complex resident care or care requiring two staff members.
- Report observed problems to the Licensed Nurse on duty and/or the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Nursing Supervisor.
- Report when coming on duty and when leaving the unit for any reason.
- Ensure resident safety during care and monitor for environmental hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Complete additional assigned duties, including checking and maintaining specific areas or assisting in the dining room.
- Document care, treatments, and observations on flow sheets or other directed documents, and maintain proper filing of resident documentation.
- Perform emergency duties when required, including working in Red Cross shelters or responding to man-made or natural threats or disasters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
