Certified Nursing Assistant - SNF - Night Shift (may be eligible for $1,000 sign on bonus)

Barton Healthcare System•South Lake Tahoe, CA

18h

About The Position

Assists licensed staff in the provision of basic nursing and therapy care in Skilled Nursing, using the application of basic skills, restorative care, utilizing established policies and procedures, ensuring safe and effective care. Services are provided based on the ages of the population served -- adult through geriatric, 65 years or older -- and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. Demonstrates the skill necessary to meet the needs of all residents served in Skilled Nursing through support of the nursing process; collects resident care data, reports findings, assists team in meeting resident care goals. The Certified Nursing Assistant SNF is under the supervision of the Skilled Nursing licensed staff and therapists and reports to the Skilled Nursing Director or designee.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program
Experience or specialty training required in vital signs, bed making and resident transfer techniques
Strong computer skills to complete patient data entry and notes
In compliance with patient safety standards, must be able to effectively communicate in English; Bilingual abilities preferred
Current CA Nursing Assistant Certification
Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS Provider) or ability to obtain prior to start date

Nice To Haves

Previous long term care experience preferred
Bilingual abilities preferred

Responsibilities

Provide consistently exceptional care at all times.
As directed by licensed nursing & therapy staff, provides care in a manner that is safe and sensitive to the rights of each resident.
Performs hourly rounding on all assigned residents consistently on every shift
As directed, assists the care team by collecting resident care data at designated and appropriate intervals on all assigned residents. Reports finding to licensed staff.
Recognizes and accurately reports relevant resident information to licensed staff.
Reports on all significant changes in resident condition or motivational level.
Notifies charge nurse of feeding problems, reassessment needs.
Notifies PT and charge nurse of any mobility problems, referral or reassessment needs.
Utilizes time, equipment, and supplies in an efficient & safe manner.
Completes all assigned duties during designated shift. Prioritizes resident care activities based on care needs. Recognizes need for purpose vs. task when caring for residents.
Provides personal care assistance to residents, encouraging self care and independence but offering and providing help as needed:
Personal hygiene – bathing, bathroom/bedpan, oral care, AM and PMcare
Positioning
Dressing
Ambulation & transfers
Eating
Transport
Under direction of the therapist and charge nurse, performs routine physical therapy treatments
Range of Motion
Strengthening Exercises
Ensures placement of restorative devices
Performs basic procedures & care to including:
Application of simple dressings within CNA scope of practice
Specimen collection
Reinforces team management of bowel/bladder program
Assists residents with nutritional intake.
Communicates appropriate information regarding resident safety to charge RN
Follows all appropriate infection prevention measures in place in the SNF at all times.
Ensures that all aspects of resident care are documented. Documentation is complete, accurate and timely.
Operates equipment and ensures proper functioning of equipment
Follows procedure when equipment malfunctions.
Ensures use of supplies are accurately documented
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensures that practice is compliant with standards
Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies regarding attendance and punctuality.
Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.