Skilled Care Cert Nurse Asst

WVU Medicine

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality, cost-effective healthcare under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Emphasis shall be placed on maximizing patient's functional abilities in the activities of daily living; promoting, maintaining and restoring health, preventing and minimizing the disabilities of acute and chronic illness. Discharges duties in a responsible professional manner while demonstrating values of respect, dignity, integrity, and compassion. Actions are consistent with hospital policies and procedures and current standards/regulation governing nursing practice and long term care.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification through the West Virginia DHHR.
CPR certification.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) months experience as a nurse assistant.

Responsibilities

Follows established plan of patient care.
Assists with the admission, transfer, discharge and transporting of all patients.
Implements patient safety measures, including but not limited to: Securing patients appropriately for transport. Assisting patient with positioning, transfers and ambulation. Ensuring call light is within easy reach.
Collects and records vital signs as instructed by the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse.
Provides measures to meet patient's comfort needs.
Collects and prepares specimens according to policy and procedure including, but not limited to urine, stool, and/or sputum.
Administers care and treatments for patients as instructed by the Registered Nurse, including but not limited to: Weighs patient Gives enema Provide activities of daily living/restorative care Performs perineal care Performs catheter care Performs oral hygiene Applies hot or cold compresses Strains urine Obtains T.P.R.,temperature, pulse and respirations Obtains intake and output Ambulates patients Turns and positions patients maintaining proper body alignment Provides sitz bath Provides pre‑operative care Provides post‑operative care Performs post‑mortum care Applies assistive devices, braces and equipment Restraint application and the identifications of restraint alternatives.
Performs basic routine duties including, but not limited to: Distributes fresh water every shift Disposes of soiled linen every shift Maintains clean and orderly unit Maintains and stocks unit supplies Practices clean and sterile technique in the delivery of patient care while maintaining body substance isolation. Aware of the location of equipment and supplies on the nursing unit.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served. (Adult 18-79 years, Geriatric 80+ years) Performs food and nutritional duties including: Distribution of snacks and supplements Maintains fluid restrictions Assists patients with meals and supplements as needed. Documentation in the electronic medical record Provides care for the respite and hospice patient.
Attends in-services and other educational programs as required with emphasis on programs related to the geriatric patient.
Attends and participates actively in a minimum of three staff meetings annually.
Demonstrates proficiency, competence and current knowledge in providing patient care.
Determines areas of self-improvement
Supports and adheres to hospital, nursing service and skilled care policies and procedures. Provides restorative patient care in a manner that promotes maintenance or enhancement of the patient’s quality of life. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Sets short term goals to organize work to meet patients needs. Institutes emergency measures calmly and effectively. Prepares and submits incident reports. Reports safety or risk management problems to Director and charge nurse or appropriate hospital personnel. Supports hospital and departmental cost containment efforts. Reviews and initials meeting minutes and postings in the department. Responds to patient’s call light immediately; notifies nurse of patient problems. Reports observations, requests and unusual signs and symptoms of patient to charge nurse or team leader immediately. Keeps Director informed about patient care issues and departmental activities. Assists with the implementation of the Activities program as needed. Provides planned individual and group activities or provides activity of patient’s choice Ensures patient’s bedside calendar updated and/or replaced Transports patients to and from activities Notifies activity personnel of pertinent patient care information (i.e. fluid restrictions, isolation, etc.)
Provides the appropriate educational information to the patient and his/her significant other throughout stay under the direction of a registered nurse.
Assists with preceptorship program when required.