Certified Nursing Assistant

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services, Southern Nevada State Veterans Home (SNSVH) located in Boulder City, Nevada is recruiting for Certified Nursing Assistant 1 positions to underfill for Certified Nursing Assistant
2. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, incumbents provide personal care which includes assisting the residents with activities of daily living in accordance with SNSVH policy and procedures and the Nevada Nurse Practice Act. Duties include monitoring and reporting vital signs including weight and pain; ensuring adequate hydration and nutrition and reporting any concerns; documenting the care given to residents and the specific parameters of health status monitored for the residents;

responding to resident's requests noting changes and pertinent information; and other relevant CNA duties as assigned. Progression to the Certified Nursing Assistant 2 level may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the approval of the appointing authority. This is a 24-hour facility; therefore, Day, Evening and Night shifts are available. CNA license and CPR – (BLS) certification is required at the time of appointment and must be attached to application to be considered.

Contribute to basic health status assessments; collect, report and record basic objective and subjective data related to health status; observe residents/patients for changes in health status, signs and symptoms of illness or injury, or deviations from normal health status.

Document and communicate patient responses; assist with collection of data; provide basic information which assists the licensed nurse in making lists of problems and needs, setting goals, and developing and revising the plan of care; communicate resident/patient concerns and needs to staff.

Provide total personal care or assist resident/patient with activities of daily living (ADL’s) including toileting, bathing, dressing, oral care, eating, ambulating, repositioning and transporting; provide treatment as specified in the care plan and as directed by professional staff; and encourage self-care and independence.

Provide physical care, comfort measures, and emotional support to patient whose condition is stable or predictable; and assist nursing staff with simple medical procedures.

Assist with basic restorative nursing care including ambulation, eating and dressing; maintenance and improvement of range of motion; turning and positioning in a bed or chair; transferring patients; bowel and bladder (continence) training; assist in the care and use of prosthetic devices such as hearing aids, artificial eyes and limbs; and repeat instructions as given by licensed personnel for the patient.

Operate or assist in the use of a variety of medical equipment, materials and supplies such as geri-chairs, mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators, restraints, braces, and prosthetic devices.

Maintain the safety, health and well-being of individuals in the therapeutic environment as allowed in the practice setting; respond to call lights, resident/patient and visitors’ requests and correct environmental hazards in an appropriate and safe manner; assist in physically restraining residents/patients who are a threat to themselves or others and may be hostile and combative as required; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when necessary;

and follow principles of asepsis and infection control.

Incumbents continue to receive training in performing the duties described above. This class represents the continuing trainee level and may provide for progression to the next level in the series upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the approval of the appointing authority.

Perform related duties as assigned. Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

• the role and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant
• basic nursing and personal care
• basic restorative services
• infection control procedures
• safety and emergency procedures

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• assist residents/patients with activities of daily living
• assist residents/patients who may exhibit assaultive and/or aggressive behavior
• enter data and complete required forms, logs and patient charts clearly and legibly

Recruiter - Dan LaBarbera - d.labarbera.gov