Certified Nursing Assistant

DHRM•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists residents with care at the level required or ordered, completes and accurately documents resident tasks in the EMR, and supports resident safety, health, comfort, and daily routines. The position monitors residents’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports changes or concerns to the charge nurse. Assignments may be on any unit as staffing needs change, with short notice.

Requirements

Completion of a nurse aide program and certification.
Selected candidate must pass a criminal background check, except for current DVS employees.
Pre-employment drug screening and two TB skin tests are required.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work; the Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with care as required or ordered and complete assigned tasks accurately in the EMR.
Obtain and document vital signs and weights.
Monitor resident behaviors, document observations, and notify the charge nurse as needed.
Prioritize resident safety by monitoring and preventing falls, checking safety devices and alarms, ensuring call bells are available, maintaining correct bed positioning, and completing transfers as required.
Use lifts with the proper equipment and staff assistance.
Make rounds at least every two hours to monitor assigned residents and answer call lights promptly and courteously.
Document observations and care as needed, including information that supports compliance and triggers alerts.
Encourage resident participation in activities, therapies, and socialization in common areas.
Report changes in residents’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions immediately to the charge nurse.
Follow facility toileting and incontinence policies and resident bowel and bladder protocols; monitor bowel issues and urine output and report concerns.
Maintain accurate intake and output records and ensure proper Foley catheter placement and monitoring.
Monitor residents’ diets, assist with feeding as needed, and ensure fresh water is available and within reach to support hydration.
Monitor residents’ skin, alert the charge nurse to concerns, and turn residents as ordered to prevent skin breakdown.
Complete assignments as ordered, including cleaning, stocking, and keeping resident areas orderly and neat.
Participate in emergency preparedness drills as required.
Be available for assignment to any unit as staffing needs change with short notice.
May be required to assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor.