Certified Nursing Assistant

I. Job Summary: Employee performs various non-professional patient/resident care duties in the skilled nursing department. Maintains and operates hospital and nursing equipment: provides bedside care and assists in the treatment of patients. May be assigned to other nursing departments as needed. Employees in this position work alone on routine or regular work assignments, checking with charge nurse or Nurse Manager regarding non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to correct procedures to be followed. Note: Certified Nursing Assistants who are regularly assigned to multiple nursing units must receive a copy of the job description for the other unit/s, and be evaluated on performance in both positions. Some departments may require additional certifications. II. Minimum Qualifications: A. Education 1. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.2. Successful completion of a nursing assistant course. B. ExperienceLevel I No prior experience. Level II Minimum of two (2) years as CNA or combined NA/CNA experience. Level III Minimum of (3) years or more experience, RNA Certified, CMT Certified and crossed trained to work in Med/Surg/Acute as needed. C. Licensure / Certifications / Registrations 1. Current California Certified Nursing Assistant certification. 2. Valid Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider certification. Level II Same as Level I Level III Same as Level II, CMT Certification, RNA Certification. D. Other Criteria Level I Mastery of basic skills. Level II Meets Level I/II criteria, and, attends all mandatory CNA in-services and meetings, and at least 75% of other staff meetings. Absenteeism less than 4 days per year for personal reasons (non-illness related). Six (6) shifts per year or less absenteeism for illness without a doctor's note excluding approved excused medical leave of absence or family medical leave of absence. No more than two written disciplinary actions during last 12 months. Meets all of Level II criteria except had no disciplinary actions beyond initial counseling during a 12 month period. Full time employee. Preceptor experience. Level III Meets Level II criteria, may act as ward clerk for the department. D. Essential Skills 1. Understanding of basic medical terminology. 2. Have knowledge of principles of bedside care, including bathing and feeding residents. 3. Ability to accurately take and record vital signs, weights and measures, and keep accurate and concise records. Write legibly.4. Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, and/or graphic instructions.5. Ability to accurately perform basic math, including addition, subtraction multiplication, and division. 6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. 7. Ability to speak effectively on a one on one and small group situation to residents, visitors, and other employees, and demonstrate phone courtesy.8. Ability to comply with procedures for infection control and asepsis.9. Knowledge of med/surg and SNF equipment, supplies, and instruments; and the ability to properly use them.10. Ability to interact with the public in a professional and positive manner.11. Understanding of and ability to use proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others.12. Ability to document accurate patient records.13. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of your duties, and provide sympathetic bedside nursing care.15. Ability to maintain confidentiality and preserve resident's rights.16. Ability to meet residents psychosocial, emotional and physical needs.

Shift: 5 am - 5 pm

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: CNA LTC,CNA

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