Nurse Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Nursing aide certification is required.
• If hired without certification, must complete the requirements for nurse aide certification for job retention within 120 days.
• Heartsaver CPR required within 90 days of hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
• Good physical and mental health is required.
• Manual dexterity is necessary for handling instruments and equipment.
• Visual and aural acuity are required to make adequate observations of resident's condition.
• Demonstrates understanding, patience and tact in dealing with residents and fellow workers.
• Abides by and supports Hospital policies and standards.
• Trustworthy in safeguarding confidential information.
• Willingness to work hours that best meet the needs of a specific service.
• Appearance to be neat and professional at all times.
• The certified nurse aide is listed as current in the New York State Nurse Aide Registry.
• The CNA's current nurse aide certification status has been verified with the NYS Nurse Aide Registry.
• There are no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property listed on the Registry and the CNA.
• The printed verification from the Registry verifying all the above is filed in the CNA's personnel records.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate preferred.
• Previous experience or job knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows work assignments and work schedules.
• Performs tasks as instructed by the Professional Nurse.
• Receives and gives nursing reports.
• Records entries on flow sheets, nutrition sheets, elimination record, activities record, and rehabilitation record.
• Completes all documentation in electronic form or as instructed.
• Reports changes in resident's condition to the RN or LPN Charge Nurse.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed.
• Participates in performance assessment and improvement activities.
• Performs routine resident care including bathing, mouth care, hair care, nail care, hygiene, toileting assistance, feeding, and ambulation assistance.
• Promotes resident comfort by positioning, lifting, transferring, assisting with ambulation, answering call lights, and assisting with emotional needs.
• Observes and reports skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers.
• Assists with post mortem care.
• Takes and records weights, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Answers all call bells/lights promptly.
• Promotes adequate resident nutrition by participating with meal service and feeding residents.
• Serves and assists residents with in-between snacks and nourishments.
• Collects and transports specimens.
• Assists in the care of patients in isolation.
• Performs prescribed rehabilitation nursing exercises, range of motion, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Folds and delivers resident's personal clothing.
• Assists with carrying out the Resident Assessment.
• Participates in Care Plan conferences.
• Provides nursing care according to established Care Plan.
• Recommends changes in the resident's Care Plan and goals.
• Reviews residents' closet door care plan and informs nurse of any changes in patient condition.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports defective equipment immediately.
• Is responsible for cleaning resident equipment.
• Follows policies and procedures related to Standard Precautions.
• Keeps resident's rooms, dresser drawers, closet, utility rooms, shower/tub rooms, and corridors neat and in order.
• Follows New York State Requirements for PPD testing.
• Follows emergency protocols related to Fire/Disaster procedures.
• Attends continuing educational programs.
• Participates in DNV and OSHA mandated inservices annually.
• Promotes and fosters the mission and philosophy of the Facility.
• Actively supports and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement endeavors.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all residents care information.
• Maintains the rights of all residents.
• Provides privacy for residents.
• Reports resident's complaints or grievances to Charge Nurse.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonuses up to $5,000!