What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Care Nurse Assistant position at Cherokee Indian Hospital?
HIRING BONUS $5,000
Location: Tsali Care Center
Primary Function
Provides personal care and performs routine tasks for facility residents of the Tsali Care Center as assigned by supervisor, and all related duties of Certified Nursing Assistants as certified by the State of North Carolina.
Job Description
- Implements the plan of care for residents in the assigned caseload and schedule.
- Is required to work on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
- Takes vital signs as specified in CNA Plan of Care, understands normal parameters and reports results outside of normal parameters to residents' primary Nurse supervisor immediately if indicated.
- Organizes daily schedule to make good use of time and care of residents.
- Demonstrates safe practices by using proper body mechanics, following policies for sharp/dangerous material handling and disposal, reporting and/or acting to correct unsafe or costly conditions.
- Cleans and restocks CNA supplies daily and as needed to maintain current and complete nursing assistant supplies.
- Maintains current CPR certification, TB test, and CNA certification without lapse and provides copies to supervisor.
- Attends all mandatory agency in-service/education programs as scheduled during the evaluation period.
- Attends at least 12 hours/year of work-related educational programs.
- Participates in QA and Performance Improvements projects as assigned.
- Attends monthly staff meetings and scheduled case conferences involving assigned residents, unless excused by Supervisor. Documents the reading of minutes when unable to attend staff meetings.
- Performs other duties assigned by supervisor to promote efficient operation of the facility.
- Follows written and oral directions.
- Follows established performance standards & perform duties.
- Assist/orient new employees in following established facility policies and procedures.
- Complete documentation accurately, timely and by following facility policies and procedures.
- Provide resident care within state scope of practice regulations.
- Utilize all equipment within manufacture’s recommendations.
- Follow resident’s rights policies and procedures
Education /Experience
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Must already be a Certified Nursing Assistant or have previous medical experience with the willingness to obtain CNA certification within 4 months after being hired to qualify for this position. Will be considered a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) until the Nurse Aide Certification is obtained and follow the job description of a PCA until that point. Pay will also be at a PCA rate.
- Three to six months would be necessary to become proficient in most phases of this position.
- Experience providing care to ill or elderly would be preferred.
- Must possess sufficient and legible written and verbal skills in order to communicate with residents and health care providers.
- Must maintain specified certifications.
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- Must have CPR Certification or must obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
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