Louisburg, Kansas
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Opening in Louisburg, Kansas - POSITION TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Charge Administrator
FLSA : Nonexempt
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her Certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
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1. Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:
1.1. Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL);
1.2. Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;
1.3. Assists patients with ambulation and transfers;
1.4. Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed;
1.5. Applies adaptive equipment as ordered;
1.6. Cares for personal belongings;
1.7. Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;
2. Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;
3. Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested;
4. Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;
5. Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;
6. Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;
7. Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;
8. Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, as permitted by state regulation;
9. Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan;
10. Records patient's oral intake and output;
11. Uses Point Click Care (PCC ?POC) according to the Business Processes, if applicable;
12. Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents;
13. Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet Precautions as indicated;
14. Participates in the orientation of new nursing assistants;
15. Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor;
16. Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;
17. Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned;
18. Cleans patient equipment as assigned;
19. Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed, and assists with postmortem care;
20. Assists with patient discharge as requested;
21. Assists with the orientation of newly hired CNAs;
22. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
23. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual?s needs, choices and preferences;
24. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
25. Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;
26. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
27. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;
28. Performs other duties as requested.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program.
2. A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred.
3. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
4. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
5. Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.
6. Must attend a minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the center in order to maintain certification.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (1) Physical Demands: (Answer yes or no)
Reaching (overhead) yes
Handling yes
Fingering yes
Feeling yes
Talking or Hearing yes
Seeing yes
(Answer: 0-33% - Rarely/ 34-66% - Occasionally/67-100% - Frequently)
Standing 34-66%
Walking 34-66%
Sitting 0-33%
The following weight specifications apply to centers with a Safe Resident Handling Program in place. (Specify Amount of Weight in Pounds: Sedentary [10 lbs]; Light [ 20 lbs]; Medium [30-50 lbs];Heavy [100 lbs]; Very Heavy [ >100 lbs])
Pulling 40
Lifting 40
Carrying 40
Pushing 40
(Answer yes or no)
Climbing (stairs) yes
Balancing yes
Stooping yes
Kneeling yes
Crouching yes
Crawling yes
Twisting yes
(2) Location of Job Activities: (Answer in %)
Outside 10%
Inside 90%
(3) Environmental Conditions: (Answer yes or no)
Extreme heat with or without temperature changes no
Extreme cold with or without temperature changes no
Wet or humid no
Noise and/or vibrations yes
Hazards (chemical, mechanical, radiant energy) no
Explosives, burns, electrical, other no
Atmospheric conditions -Fumes, poor ventilation, mists, dust, odors, gas yes
Unprotected heights no
Moving machinery no
Operating automotive equipment yes
Operating foot controls no
Uneven ground no
Protective clothing (list) yes(gowns, masks, gloves in accordance with policy)
(4) Work Situations: (Answer yes or no)
Measurable or verifiable criteria yes
Dealing with people yes
Repetitive and continuous no
Performing under stress yes
Set limits, tolerance or standards yes
Problem solving yes
Comparing yes
Taking instructions yes
JOB SKILLS:
1. Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related bedside patient care services, as permitted by state regulation.
2. Knowledge of basic medical asepsis and standard precautions.
3. Willing to work rotating shifts and different units.
4. Ability to contribute to a patient-centered environment.
PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES: If you are under 18 years of age, there may be some essential functions of the job which you are restricted from performing due to regulatory requirements. Please advise your supervisor if you are under 18.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Louisburg, KS
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required license or certification:
Certified Nusing Assistant (CNA)
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