Certified Nursing Assistant (Full Time, Days) - Valley Health/Mary Free Bed

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Winchester, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care. Mission Statement Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Age Specific Responsibility Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Summary The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, performs routine personal care duties for patients. Maintains a safe environment and reports any problems. Supports the Winchester Rehabilitation Center’s and Winchester Medical Center’s mission and vision. Once experienced, may act as a preceptor in the orientation of new CNA's.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Registry on the board of nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Hearth ’healthcare provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved
New hires must have AHA appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation
Must understand basic principles of human growth and development
Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital

Nice To Haves

Once experienced, may act as a preceptor in the orientation of new CNA's.

Responsibilities

Performs routine basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.
Under the direction of an RN/LPN, provides care and treatment appropriate to the age of patients served as detailed and determined through the unit specific Scope of Care, Competency/Skills Checklists, Equipment Skills Matrix and Inservice Training.
Receives report and makes rounds on each assigned patient with the registered nurse/licensed personnel.
Reports observations to the team leaders; i.e., patient complaints, patient behavior or appearance, family complaints.
Reports completeness of assigned tasks to the registered nurse at end of shift and, as necessary, otherwise.
Provides input into the nursing plan of care.
Performs and completes assigned tasks accurately. Assists licensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.
Assists in Maintaining a clean, safe patient and unit environment
Completes unit environmental tasks as assigned.
Verbalizes and carries out Disaster and Fire Regulations and procedures.
Carries out Universal Precautions.
Reports unsafe equipment or practice immediately to appropriate personnel.
Displays initiative and maintains proficiency in patient care procedures
Participates in patient care conferences, staff meetings and nursing committees.
Follows documented policy and procedure in the delivery of patient care.
Assists other unit members without being asked when own work is complete.
Performs task appropriate for the skill level and educational preparation.
Attends in-service classes, as assigned.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.