Certified Nursing Assistant-Skilled Nursing Unit

St. Luke's University Health Network•Coaldale, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care to residents/patients with ADL needs under the direction of a licensed registered nurse and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and to report resident/patient needs and concerns to licensed nurse in a timely and thorough manner.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED: required
Maintains active certification in Nurse Aide Registry in the state as determined by the job location.
Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation.
Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.
Must be able to frequently stoop and bend.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to move and use hands easily and skillfully while aiding residents/patients.
Must be able to withstand stressful situations and deal effectively with them.
Must be able to lift and move residents/patients using proper body mechanics.
Ability to withstand high stress situations.

Nice To Haves

Basic Computer knowledge
CPR certified

Responsibilities

Follows established current CNA performance standards and performs duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
Follows written and oral directions.
Assists new peer employees in following established facility policies and procedures.
Identifies resident/patient problems and concerns and report them immediately to the registered nurse.
Completes assignments in a timely, complete and accurate manner.
Conducts resident/patient rounds as assigned.
Identifies safety hazards and initiates immediate corrective actions and report same to the RN.
Attends all in-service or outside classes as assigned and completes assignments cheerfully and with a positive work attitude.
Documents incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility policy/procedures.
Participates in interdisciplinary team and other facility meetings as assigned.
Follows facility policies and procedures for admission, discharge and transfer.
Completes documentation accurately, timely and thoroughly.
Actively listens to resident/patient family concerns and reports problems to the registered nurse.
Assures residents/patients have call lights, fluids for hydration needs and other necessary resident/patient items within resident/patient reach.
Functions as a role model, resource person and preceptor for orientation of new personnel.
Takes and active role in performance improvement activities.