PAUL OLIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Competency Evaluated Nurse Assistant (CENA) - LTC

DEPARTMENT: LTCDATE: January 2009

REVIEW DATES

APPROVALS:

Department Human Resources

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

High school education or equivalent preferred. Completion of Certified Nurse Aide course required within 4 months of hire date. Legible handwriting/printing required. Effective verbal communication skills. Completion of hospital orientation program. Able to accept direction from multiple sources. Works in well-lighted comfortable nursing unit. Walks and stands most of the time on duty. May be subject to elements of time pressure and interruptions of activities. May be asked to rotate shifts or units. May be required to lift more than 35 pounds.

ORGANIZATION

Under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, receives instructions from a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Under Direction of the LTC Director of Nurses. No managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital.

1. Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.

1. Promotes safety for patients, residents, visitors, co-workers and self. Supports National Patient Safety goals and initiatives.

1. Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment To My Co-workers, and supports RBC initiatives.

1. Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.

1. Demonstrates adherence to all policies and procedures. We are committed to the name "Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital" meaning excellence. We will provide services that meet our customers' requirements every time.

7. See attached Task List.

8. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

6 AM - 2:30 PM NURSE AIDE DUTIES

1.AM CARE OF RESIDENTS BEFORE BREAKFAST INCLUDING GETTING THEM UP.

2.FEED AT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, BE READY FOR MEAL SERVICE BEFORE TRAYS ARRIVE TO THE FLOOR.

3.ANSWER CALL LIGHTS WITHIN 3 MINUTES.

4.KEEP RESIDENT ROOMS NEAT AND CLEAN. RESTOCK SUPPLIES THROUGHOUT THE SHIFT. CHECK BEFORE END OF SHIFT TO ENSURE TASKS ARE COMPLETED.

5.OVERALL RESIDENT CARE PER INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT PLAN OF CARE.

6.OFFER FLUIDS FREQUENTLY WHILE AWAKE. PASS FRESH WATER WITH AFTERNOON SNACK CART.

7.VITAL SIGNS

8.ASSIST RESIDENTS TO/FROM ACTIVITIES.

9.DOCUMENTATION OF CARE RENDERED.

10.VISUAL ROUNDS EVERY 30 MINUTES, PHYSICAL ROUNDS EVERY 2 HOURS.

11.PREPARE AND TRANSPORT RESIDENT TO THE BATH AREA ON BATH DAY.

12.ANY OTHER DUTIES DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CHARGE NURSE/SUPERVISOR.

13.FOLD AND PASS PERSONAL LAUNDRY.

14.RESIDENT BATHS PER SCHEDULE.

15.WEEKLY AND MONTHLY WEIGHTS.

16. PERSONAL BODY ALARMS AND LASER ALARM.

2 PM – 10:30 PM NURSE AIDE DUTIES

1.GET RESIDENTS UP AND READY FOR DINNER.

2.BE READY FOR MEAL SERVICE BEFORE TRAYS ARRIVE TO THE FLOOR.

3.ANSWER CALL LIGHTS WITHIN 3 MINUTES.

4.MONTHLY/WEEKLY VITAL SIGNS AND WEIGHTS.

5.OVERALL RESIDENT CARE PER INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT PLAN OF CARE.

6.DOCUMENTATION OF CARE RENDERED.

7.KEEP RESIDENT ROOM NEAT AND CLEAN, RESTOCK SUPPLIES THROUGHOUT THE SHIFT. CHECK BEFORE END OF SHIFT TO ENSURE THAT TASKS ARE COMPLETED.

8.VISUAL ROUNDS EVERY 30 MINUTES, RESIDENT CARE ROUNDS EVERY 2 HOURS.

9.OFFER FLUIDS FREQUENTLY WHILE AWAKE. OFFER FRESH WATER WITH SNACK CART.

10.HS CARE.

11.ANY OTHER DUTIES DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CHARGE NURSE/SUPERVISOR.

12.RESIDENT BATHS PER SCHEDULE.

13.WEEKLY AND MONTHLY WEIGHTS.

10 PM – 6:30 AM NURSE AIDE DUTIES

1.VISUAL ROUNDS EVERY 30 MINUTES, RESIDENT CARE ROUNDS EVERY 2 HOURS.

2.DOCUMENTATION OF CARE RENDERED.

3.OVERALL RESIDENT CARE PER INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT PLAN OF CARE.

4.ANSWER CALL LIGHTS WITHIN 3 MINUTES.

5.KEEP RESIDENT ROOMS NEAT AND CLEAN. RESTOCK SUPPLIES THROUGHOUT THE SHIFT. CHECK BEFORE END OF SHIFT TO ENSURE TASKS ARE COMPLETED.

6.PICK SUPPLIES UP IN STORE ROOM EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT AND PUT THEM AWAY.

7.RESTOCK ROOM SUPPLIES.

9.BIBS STOCKED FOR BREAKFAST.

10.PASS FRESH WATER BY 2:00 AM. OFFER FLUIDS FREQUENTLY WHILE AWAKE. PREPARE FRESH WATER BY 0630 FOR DAY SHIFT TO PASS.

11.ANY OTHER DUTIES DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CHARGE NURSE/SUPERVISOR.

12.CLEAN WHEELCHAIRS FOLLOWING SCHEDULE .