CNA,

Short Description

IN-IVH-CNA, 12.5H days

Incumbent works as a Certified Nurse Aide in the Nursing Department of the Indiana Veterans' Home.

Performs all aspects of basic nursing care, within the scope of the Certifed Nurse Aide training rules, with moderate supervision.

Reports to the unit manager, but also takes directives from the charge nurse (either RN or LPN) on the unit.

Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents as directed on aide assignment;
Care may include, but is not limited to: bathing, showering, positioning, feeding, transferring, toileting, nail care, hair care, range of motion;

Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards;

Documents care provided;

Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance;

Adheres to all residents' rights;;

Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit;

Participates in resident care planning and reports unusual behaviors, signs.

Assists with resident transportation to and from in-facility and out-of-facility appointments;

Puts residents' clean clothing away and updates inventory records;

Cleans assigned areas and resident equipment/supplies on the unit;

Mentor and train new staff/students

Provides 1:1 staffing if needed;

Assists with resident activities on and off the unit;

Responds to codes and assists as needed;

Other related duties.

Must be certified as a Nurse Aide within 120 days of employment; must maintain CNA and first aid certification. Ability to understand and communicate with residents and understand and complete nursing forms; ability to follow verbal instructions; ability to provide basic nursing care practices; ability to use medical equipment within scope of certification; ability to provide safe, efficient resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and procedures and all HIPAA rules;

must attend and complete all required inservice training; ability to prioritize workload; ability to be flexible;

ability to recognize basic changes in a resident condition and report to the nurse.

No supervisory responsibility; reports to Nursing Unit Manager.

Work involves standardized procedures and tasks require the practical application of basic nursing procedures, routines and techniques.

May not deviate from standard practices, policies, procedures and guidelines. Receives general and at times detailed instructions from supervisor.

Works with residents, professional and non-professional staff, residents' families, visitors, volunteers and staff from other facilities (when assisting with outside appointments.)

Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stoop, twist, reach above shoulders, push/pull, must be able to assist with lifting and transferring residents, from 100 to 500+ pounds, using a gait belt or other accepted practices, or with a mechanical device

Work is generally on a nursing care unit, in a controlled environment; at times, work environment may include a transport vehicle; may be exposed to body fluids and cleaning chemicals; may be exposed to violent residents.