CTHCA Certified Nurse Assistant MB-49999

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION • Coulee City, WA

5d • $32 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt, on-call position at the Convalescent Center in Nespelem, Washington. Applicants must be prepared to report to work within one hour of receiving notification. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides each resident with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as directed by the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) or Charge Nurse.

The position requires a current Nursing Assistant Certified certificate, current First Aid/CPR certification, and the ability to perform CPR. A TB test with a negative result is required as a condition of employment, or must be obtained within 15 days of employment. Tribal member and Indian preference applies, as does preference for honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified. If required for the position, the employee must maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance. Applicable background clearances must be maintained throughout employment. If the position is safety-sensitive, pre-employment drug testing applies, as well as reasonable-suspicion and post-accident testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six to twelve months of experience.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certified certificate.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification and ability to perform CPR.
• Negative TB test as a condition of employment, or obtain a TB test within 15 days of employment.
• Basic knowledge of a long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of how to identify resident abuse and neglect and report it as mandated.
• Knowledge of residents’ rights.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to perform assigned duties independently and with supervision.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 50 pounds to a height of at least 3 feet, and to push, pull, move, and/or carry that weight at least 50 feet.
• Ability to work well as a member of the health care team.
• If required for the position, possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.
• If applicable, maintain required background clearances throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with their assessments and care plans, as directed by the DNS or Charge Nurse.
• Identify resident abuse or neglect and report it to the mandated abuse hotline.
• Communicate clear and concise information concerning a resident’s condition.

What This Job Offers

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