Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC

Winner Regional Healthcare Center • Winner, SD

205d

About The Position

The certified nursing assistant in long term care assists in the provision of nursing care of the residents as directed by the CHARGE NURSE/LPN charge nurse. Care skills include but are not limited to: comfort and safety measures, personal hygiene, assisting with activities of daily living, and simple nursing procedures. When students are providing resident care, treatment, and or services as part of their training, any or all employees may be asked to work and supervise the students. Employees under the age of 18 will be prohibited from operating patient lifts or hoists. The employee who is under age 18 may participate in patient/resident positioning and stabilization during application/removal of the sling, harness or belt to the lift by another staff member. He/She may also propel the lift from one location to another so long as the employee under the age of 18 is not the person operating the lift controls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Certification from a state approved program for nursing assistant, or completion of in house certification program by the end of four months of employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to deal with people in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and proper notification for absences and paid personal leave.
• Finds a replacement when necessary.
• Knows emergency procedures for fire, internal/external disaster plans, codes, etc. and participates in drills.
• Verbally supportive of Winner Regional Health and the Sanford Health Network.
• Participates on committees and/or is involved in special projects of Winner Regional Health.
• Provides for patient, resident, employee, and visitor safety through preventative measures.
• Identifies hazards and reports incidents.
• Utilizes and adheres to appropriate precautions/techniques with hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, medical waste and/or equipment.
• Satisfactory attendance at department meetings (50% attendance meets expectations).
• Is cross-trained to other areas/positions/departments to provide assistance when needed.
• Demonstrates operating knowledge of equipment and supplies necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrates appropriate aseptic and hygiene techniques to prevent the spread of infection to resident, self and others.
• Assists Charge nurses and Physicians with assessments, examinations and treatments.
• Assists in development and implementation of resident plan of care including personal hygiene, nutrition, and elimination.
• Observes residents for reactions to treatments or any unusual conditions and records or reports adverse conditions to the Charge nurse.
• Orders late trays and snacks from dietary.
• Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors supplies and equipment and orders through WRH as needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate lifting, repositioning, proper use of restraints, and moving of residents and equipment.
• Maintains good hand washing practices before and after resident care.
• Reports resident concerns, c/o pain and abnormal vital signs to the charge nurse.
• Promotes a safe and hazard free resident care environment.
• Willingly accepts from charge nurses the delegation of tasks that are within the job description and own competence level.
• Consistently seeks clarity and/or direction from charge nurse when tasks or assignments are unclear, outside job description, or outside the competency level.
• Seeks appropriate assistance when needed from healthcare team members to ensure the safe administration of resident.
• Consistently provides charge nurse with feedback regarding outcomes from delegated tasks (i.e., VS, pain assessment, and activity).
• Demonstrates appropriate independence/interdependence in the provision and documentation of resident care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED