Nursing Aide Certified-5A Neuro Intermediate- Full Time- 7a-7p

4 weeks ago


Lynchburg, United States Centra Health Full time
Job Description

The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) functions under the direction of a licensed professional nurse (nurse). Under the supervision of the nurse, CNAs perform care appropriate to the patient population served and meet daily routine patient care needs. The CNA performs their duties based on the unit care delivery model. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver care as outlined by the nurse.

The CNA adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment.

The CNA's practice reflects the laws and regulations for a Certified Nurse Aide as outlined by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

1. Provides and documents patient care under the direction of the registered or licensed practical nurse and as outlined in the plan of care. This care includes providing the patient's activities of daily living but assisting with tasks like meals, bathing, ambulating, toileting, and turning and repositioning. The CNA will also assist with maintaining patient stability by checking and recording vital signs and documenting intake and output.

2. Promotes patient comfort by answering call lights (if applicable to work area) and communicating observations or patient needs to the nursing staff.

3. Contributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge process.

4. Maintains patient rights to comfort, privacy, and dignity in the process of providing care.

5. Creates and maintains a clean and safe environment on the unit and within patient rooms and areas that protects patients from harm.

6. Follows organization's policies and procedures in the delivery or care and while interacting with other caregivers.

7. May handle medication that is delivered by the Pharmacy either directly or via the pneumatic tube system and transport the medication to an appropriate storage area or to another employee who is qualified to administer medication (if applicable to work area.)

8. Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues.

9. Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively.

10. Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics, provides care consistent with regulatory and legal expectations and standards

11. Consistently practices Centra safety behaviors.

12. Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner.

13. Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self-appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs

System Auto-fills: May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Required Education: Successful completion of a state approved Nurse Aide education program

Required Certifications and Licensures: Must be certified as a Nurse Aide by the Department of Health Professions of Virginia; AHA BLS CPR Completion

PREFERRED:

Preferred Education: High School Diploma / GED

Addendums:

Certified Nursing Aide - Resource Team / Centra Internal Travel Team

REQUIRED: At least 1 year of recent acute care experience

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REQUIRED: One (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant; Valid Virginia Driver's License

PREFERRED: Clinical background within a Cardiology setting

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The duties of a home health aide include: The provision of hands-on personal care; the performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services; assistance in ambulation or exercises; and assistance in administering medications ordinarily self-administered.

Home health aides must be members of the interdisciplinary team, must report changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional, and must complete appropriate records in compliance with the HHA's policies and procedures.

A home health aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient. In-service training may be offered by any organization and must be supervised by a registered nurse.

REQUIRED: At least one (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant; Valid Virginia Driver's License

PREFERRED: Experience in Home Health

Travel is expected to be at 100%.

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REQUIRED: At least one (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant

PREFERRED: Experience in Hospice or Homecare

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