CNA - Senior Care; FT, Nights

Johnson Regional Medical Center•Clarksville, AR

About The Position

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs. Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice. Meets communication needs of patients. Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant. Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice. Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient. Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain. Demonstrates ability to communicate to the nurse any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population. Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition. Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice. Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice. Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities.

Requirements

Preferred High School graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program.
Current BLS certification.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists patients with activities of daily living
Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients
Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment
Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient
Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain
Demonstrates ability to communicate to the nurse any observed changes in patient status and responses
Assists with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition
Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice
Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly
Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN
Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities