What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restorative Nursing Assistant RNA position at Glendale Post Acute Center?
Restorative Nursing Assistant- Fulltime AM shift.
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of the RNA-Restorative Nurse Assistant position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with the resident’s assessment plan along with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by your supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy
Assisting therapy department with resident mobility
Reporting any changes in residents' condition immediately to the supervisor
Helping the van driver with the transporting of residents to and from appointments
Proper lifting and transitioning residents from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc.
Helping residents, sit, stand and walk
Timely reporting of change in resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor
Protecting each resident's file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards
Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
Following Infection and Control policies
Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
Attend annual facility in-service training programs
Other duties as assigned, including CNA back-up coverage (answering call lights, making residents comfortable, assisting in feeding residents, helping residents with grooming, etc.)
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
REQUIREMENTS
Education / Licensure
Completion CNA training from accredited school
Valid CNA certificate number
Valid RNA certificate
Qualifications / Experience
Some experience helpful, will provide training
Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data
Working Conditions
May encounter frequent interruptions
May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)
May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals
Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
Working throughout the nursing areas
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance
Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels