Full Time RNA-CNA AM SHIFT
About The Position
This position works with residents who need restorative measures to improve or maintain their highest level of function, following facility standards of practice and plans established by Therapy and Nursing. It provides direct resident care using established methods and techniques and works with Therapy and the Restorative Nurse. Therapy teaches and monitors techniques beyond the scope of Restorative Nursing, while the position performs basic skills and techniques within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant. The role reports directly to the Director of Staff Development or Director of Nursing. The position provides restorative care in areas including range of motion; ambulation; bed mobility and positioning; use and care of splints, braces, cones, prosthetic devices and affected limbs; restorative dining and assistive feeding; activities of daily living; incontinence management; transfers; and communication. It may also perform functions delegated, taught, and supervised by formalized therapy. The role supports restorative programs and staff, documents resident program completion and progress, communicates changes and care concerns, participates in meetings and care planning, helps with orientation and in-service needs, and contributes to the facility Quality Improvement Program. The position requires a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant, two years of clinical CNA experience, a high school diploma, and knowledge of basic Restorative Nursing principles and practices. Physical requirements include mobility around campus, standing, walking, bending, stooping, manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 pounds, and supporting patients up to 150 pounds. The work may involve unpleasant conditions and routine risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Adequate sight and hearing are required. The position is full-time and listed as an AM shift. Compensation is $23.00–$26.00 per hour. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid group term life and disability; PTO and six paid holidays; a 403(b) with a 3% employer match; fitness center use at most facilities; and voluntary benefits including life and AD&D coverage, tuition assistance and scholarships, an employee assistance program, legal services, home/auto insurance, a discount purchasing program, and pet insurance.
Requirements
- Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Two years of clinical Certified Nursing Assistant experience.
- High school diploma.
- Knowledge and skills in basic Restorative Nursing principles and practices.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Reliability, good judgment, and initiative.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to write in English.
- Understanding of and commitment to the Facility Restorative Philosophy.
- Ability to move about the campus and respond to emergency situations calmly and quickly.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and support patients weighing up to 150 pounds.
- Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position without harm to self or others.
- Adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of the position.
- May be exposed to unpleasant conditions and has routine risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Responsibilities
- Provide restorative care to residents according to facility policy, standards of practice, and plans set by Therapy and Nursing.
- Use restorative techniques for range of motion, ambulation, bed mobility and positioning, application and care of assistive devices, restorative dining and feeding, activities of daily living, incontinence management, transfers, and communication.
- Perform functions delegated, taught, and supervised by formalized therapy.
- Participate in Restorative Dining Programs and follow programs as directed by Therapy or Nursing.
- Serve as a resource and role model for Certified Nursing Assistants and help them follow through on Level III programs; report when restorative measures are not carried out to charge nurses and the Restorative Nurse.
- Document program completion daily as required by facility policy and write weekly narrative progress notes about resident progress toward goals.
- Attend weekly Restorative meetings and share information about resident progress or decline.
- Immediately report unusual resident-care problems, including pain, refusals, and falls, to nursing staff.
- Report malfunctioning or improperly fitting equipment and equipment needs to Therapy or Nursing.
- Place preventative or pressure-relief mattresses and wheelchair cushions as directed by the Restorative Nurse.
- Identify and report residents who may need restorative programs to the Restorative Nurse or Therapist.
- Attend Care Plan Conferences as directed and offer suggestions and input for individualized care plans.
- Assist with general orientation and ongoing Restorative Nursing in-service needs as directed by the Restorative Nurse.
- Participate in the facility Quality Improvement Program as directed and report areas needing improvement.
- Maintain and enhance skills by attending in-services and seminars.
- Respond calmly and promptly to emergency situations and safely perform essential functions without harm to self or others.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
- Fitness center use at most facilities.
- Voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
- Tuition assistance and scholarships.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal services.
- Home and auto insurance.
- Discount purchasing program.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
