CNA/LNA Full Time Nights -6012

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

The CNA Support Staff member performs clinical nursing procedures and functions within the Arizona CNA Scope of Practice under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, the clinical leadership of an RN, and in collaboration with the clinical team. The position supports each patient’s plan of care as determined by the health care team and works to improve patient safety and experience. Employees are expected to support KHI’s vision of being the kindest, highest-quality health system in the country. The role attends to the daily living and safety needs of assigned patients and assists nursing personnel with patient care activities and related non-professional services. Responsibilities vary by unit and may include patient observation, comfort and safety measures, documentation, hourly rounds, bedside shift reports, intake and output records, admission tasks, and support with video monitoring. Home Health and Hospice assignments involve timely documentation; Home Health and Hospice roles also require travel throughout the service area in an insured personal vehicle. This is a safety-sensitive, non-exempt position. The job description applies to all KHI facilities; duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old if working as a CNA, or at least 18 years old if working as an LNA.
High school diploma or equivalent if providing point-of-care (POC) testing.
Previous Nursing Assistant experience or successful completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program.
Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant certification if working as a CNA.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
For Home Health and Hospice/Hospice House assignments, obtain a Level One fingerprint clearance card or submit an application within 20 days of hire.
For Home Health and Hospice/Hospice House assignments, have a current and valid Arizona driver’s license, be at least 21 years old, and have a clean driving record.
For Hospice and Hospice House assignments, have a current and valid Arizona Food Handlers Card.
Distinguish appropriate colors if providing POC testing.
Handle multiple priorities simultaneously and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
Assist with moving an adult patient weighing up to 300 pounds.
Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach while working with patients for the entire shift; be able to sit, stand, and walk for 3–5 hours per day.
Care for patients with infectious diseases and in a variety of settings.
Proficiently use office equipment, including phones, computers, fax machines, printers, copiers, and scanners.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an LNA or CNA in a related unit’s field.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
For Pediatrics assignments, complete a two-week pediatric orientation and annual pediatric competency.

Responsibilities

Attend to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of patients.
Assist registered nursing personnel with patient care activities and related non-professional services.
Coordinate with other departments to provide timely, effective care consistent with each patient’s needs, choices, and preferences.
Obtain and record vital signs, heights, and weights according to policy.
Meet patients’ personal hygiene and basic needs in a timely manner; ensure comfort and access to necessary supplies.
Keep patient environments safe and tidy and provide care appropriate to the patient’s age.
Communicate effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, using appropriate approaches such as play, written communication, and picture boards.
Report changes in patient condition, abnormal values, and patient or family concerns and complaints to the nurse, charge nurse, or supervisor.
Apply AIDET and other evidence-based behaviors.
Participate in process improvement and quality assurance initiatives as requested.
Follow infection-control procedures and perform permitted skin-care interventions and treatments.
Maintain patient and staff confidentiality and assist with new-staff orientation as requested.
In designated units, maintain continuous visual and proximal contact with patients under RN direction; provide comfort services, maintain a safe environment, accompany patients during transport for tests or procedures, and document on appropriate forms.
In designated units, maintain Unit Coordinator education and training requirements and update patient communication boards.
Perform hourly rounds and bedside shift reports where required; account for patient belongings during admission, transfer, and discharge; perform designated admitting tasks; and record accurate patient intake and output.
When assigned as backup Camera Tech, operate video-monitoring equipment, manage room displays and monitored beds, understand downtime procedures, receive patient assignment reports, remain at the monitor, report behavior or status changes to the nurse, and document monitoring activity and fall-related information.
For Home Health and Hospice assignments, complete documentation accurately and by 8 a.m. the following day; maintain productivity averaging at least 5–6 patients per day.
Travel throughout the service area for Home Health and Hospice assignments using a properly insured personal vehicle.