Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

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$19.00/hr - $25.50/hr

Assisting the Director of Nursing Services in the planning, organizing, developing and directing of the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies. Operating as a CNA providing direct care to residents, the objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

• Must have current certification as a CNA
• Must possess current CPR Certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
• Demonstrate interest and/or knowledge in the therapy, rehabilitation, restorative, ADL, splint, and ROM program.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, family members, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, and customers in excess of 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Under supervision of a clinical leader, performs essential nursing duties and assists in coordinating nursing services.

• Review the department's Policy & Procedure Manual, Job Description s, cleaning schedules, etc., at least annually and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing.
• Collaborates with CNAs to ensure compliance with established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer.
• Attend and actively participate in customer care plan conferences when indicated.
• Resolve and process concern resolutions for customer or family complaints with the Administrator.
• Under supervision of a clinical leader, meet with the CNA team regularly to identify and correct problem areas and improve services.
• Recruit and conduct preliminary interviews and make recommendations for hiring to the clinical leadership and Administrator. Final interviews and approval are completed by the clinical leadership or Administrator.
• Provide orientation, coaching and mentoring to ensure the success of CNAs; make recommendations for counseling to the clinical leadership.
• Provide feedback to clinical leadership regarding CNA performance evaluations.
• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties and that procedures are followed; conduct daily rounds of all customers and participate with physicians as necessary.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and calm throughout the department.
• Plan, conduct and participate in in-service education programs.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an orientation program for new CNAs.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs of the department; place…