Per Diem Certified Nurses Aide- Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

POSITION
SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant, under the
supervision and/or direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, performs
various duties assisting the RN/LPN the care of patients in accordance with
established policy and procedure of the hospital.                                                                                             

1. Performs general patient care duties and assists
   patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of an RN.
2. Assists in patient treatment, activities and
   procedures.      
3. Works as supportive and productive member of patient
   care team under the supervision of an RN.       
4. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
5.  Actively
   participates in unit related activities and own personal growth.
6. Assists in the preparation for admissions of residents.
7. Assists in and accompanies residents in the admission
   transfer and discharge procedures.
8. Provides post-mortem care and assist in transporting
   bodies to the morgue.
9. Provides care, which may include bed bath, oral
   hygiene, combing hair, dressing residents, changing bed linen, cleaning over
   bed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as
   necessary throughout the day.
10. Assists Staff Nurse and / or Licensed Nurse in
    treatment procedures.
11. Provides general nursing care such as positioning
    residents: lifting and turning residents: applying/utilizing special
    equipment: assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; ambulating the
    resident.
12. Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration,
    weight, height, and intake & output measurements.
13. Makes rounds with out going shift: know whereabouts of
    assigned residents.
14. Makes rounds with on coming shift to ensure the unit is
    left in good condition.
15. Adheres to Policies and Procedures of the facility and
    the Department of Nursing.
16. Participates in socialization activities on the unit.
17. Turns and positions residents as ordered and or as
    needed. Lift5s and turns with proper and safe mechanics and with available
    resources.
18. Established and maintains interpersonal relationships
    with residents family members, and other facility personnel while assuring
    confidentiality of resident information.
19. Attends in-service education programs, as assigned, to
    learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
20. Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of
    supplies and linen.             
21. Performs related duties, as
    required.

*ADA
Essential Functions

REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS

·        
High School Diploma
or equivalent, required.

·        
Equivalent work
experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical
terminology. 

·        
New York State
Certification.

·        
Previous
experience as a nursing assistant preferred, or able to satisfactorily
complete train program.