Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Facility Per Diem

Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Facility Per Diem

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Location:

Martinsburg, WV | Salary: $38,166.00 – $62,306.00

Under the direction of an RN/LPN, provides care and treatment appropriate to the age of patients/residents served as defined and determined through the unit specific Scope of Care, Competency/Skills Checklists, Equipment Skills Matrix, Policies and Procedures and Inservice Training. Maintains a safe environment and reports any problems. Supports the Valley Health System (VHS) mission statement. Supports new policies and procedures. Assists when requested in quality review studies.

Acts as a preceptor in the orientation of new CNAs.

• Performs routine basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Receives report and/or makes rounds on each assigned patient/resident with the registered nurse/licensed personnel.
• Performs and completes assigned tasks accurately.
• Assists licensed personnel in the delivery of patient/resident care.
• Obtains and records patient’s vital signs and reports to the Nurse.
• Recognizes variations in patient/resident condition from what is normally found and reports observations to the team leaders, i.e., patient complaints, patient behavior or appearance, family complaints.
• Assists patient/resident with ADL’s, ambulation, transfers, functional/bed mobility, exercises, application and/or use of equipment or orthotics (e.g., prosthesis, AFO, ambulation devices) according to the established protocols and/or patient/resident plan of care.
• Demonstrates understanding of pressure ulcer staging (Stages: I, II, III, IV) and follows skin care/wound protocol.
• Demonstrates understanding of adequate nutrition and hydration for populations served.
• Follows continence management protocol (e.g., bladder scans, timed voids, Foley management).
• Manages cognitively impaired and/or dementia patients/residents using adaptive techniques and supports the plan of care.
• Manages agitated patients/residents using de‑escalation techniques as designated in unit protocols.
• Maintains accurate, timely and objective documentation (e.g., vital signs, ADL’s, weight, intake, output, food intake, restorative, activity) each shift.
• Adheres to Infection Control policies at all times.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment on the nursing unit.
• Reports unsafe and/or broken equipment or practices immediately to appropriate personnel.
• Provides input and supports individual care plan goals for patients/residents.
• Manages fluctuations in patient/resident load and demonstrates flexibility of work assignments.
• Reports completeness of assigned tasks to the nurse at end of shift and, as necessary, otherwise.
• Serves as a preceptor to new CNAs on the unit.
• Assists with orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Displays initiative and maintains proficiency in patient care procedures.
• Performs task appropriate for the skill level and educational preparation.
• Assists other unit members without being asked when own work is complete.
• Follows documented policy and procedure in the delivery of patient care.
• Participates in patient/resident care conferences, staff meetings and in services (minimum of 10 per year) and nursing committees.
• Completes all mandatory certifications and competencies.

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Registry of the Board of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide required. Must be listed on the relevant Registry of the Board of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide in Virginia and/or West Virginia based on work location(s) within Valley Health.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

• Must understand basic principles of human growth and development.
• Must be competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
• Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital.

• Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Membership to Healthy U:
  An Incentive‑Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. Several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on‑campus dining, and more.