What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA 7-3 position at Meadowbrook Respiratory and Nursing Center?
$4000 sign on bonus
Position Summary: The Purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.
Essential Functions:
Attend work as scheduled and follow company's call-off procedures.
Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
Identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to a charge nurse or licensed nurse.
Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.
Conduct resident rounds as assigned.
Initiate corrective action as necessary and/ or seek assistance of a licensed nurse. Attend all in service classes as assigned and complete assignments.
Attend all in-service classes as assigned and complete assignments.
Document incidents and/ or unusual problems according to established facility procedures.
Review care plans and daily assignement and perfiorm nursing care as outlined.
Document in the nursing assistant notes the care and treatment provided to the resident and the resident's sresponse or lack of response to care provided.
Report changes in residents conditions to Charge Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.
Follow facility procedures for admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
Complete documentation accurately, timely and following facility policies and procedures.
Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to Charge Nurse.
Assure residents have call lights at hand and answer call lights promptly.
Assure residents are given adequate assistance with personal and oral hygiene needs following facility's policies and procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living as documented in the residents' care plans.
Assure residents are given adequate assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service area(s).
Check name bands on all assigned residents daily and report to Charge Nurse any bands that have been removed or need to be changed.
Observe infection control procedures.
Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision including the use of safety devices and/or alarms.
Protect the privacy of resident Protected Health Information.
Protect the confidentiality and security of all resident and facility information.
Non-Essential Functions:
Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Maintains a positive and professional derneanor toward all associates, customers, vendors, clients.
Adheres to all policies and procedures of Spring Hills PASL, LLC.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education:
Current and valid Nurse Aide Certification
A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; three to six months experience in
LTC/Skilled experience
BLS and CPR required
Physical Requirements: Standing (1/3-2/3); walking (1/3-2/3), using hands to finger, handle or feel (over 2/3), reach with hands and arms (over 2/3), climb and balance (under 1/3), stoop, kneel (under 1/3), talk or hear (over 2/3), taste or smell (under 1/3). Lifting up to 10 pounds (1/3 - 2/3), Up to 25 pounds (under 1/3); Up to 75 pounds (under 1/3); more than 75 pounds (none).