Certified Nursing Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Nurse, the CNA is responsible for duties not requiring a nursing license or certification. The CNA provides support to the nursing department according to licensing and accreditation standards.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by coordinating with other management teams to accomplish related results needed, and by calling for assistance from other health care professionals.
• Assist nurse to ensure that all students meet with community providers as indicated by law and accreditation standard.
• Facilitate correct medication count.
• Administer medications to residents.
• Observe and report changes in condition of residents to supervisor
• Maintain and submit required documents by agency policy and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among interdisciplinary teams by communicating information pertinent to staff and student development, responding to requests and participating in team problem-solving methods
• Help identify and implement student care requirements and establish a healthy and compassionate environment
• Provide the protection of students and staff by developing and interpreting infection control policies and protocols and overseeing medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
• Ensure proper storage of all medications including prescription, OTC and narcotic meds.
• Monitor each student medications for all dorms and to check the need for new medication orders, and/or discontinued meds. If a new medication or a refill is needed, contact all pharmacies and fax over correct orders.
• Manage oversight of medication orders utilizing the E-Mar system, ensuring proper documentation.
• Pack any medications for a student that is going on a home pass, off campus activity or being discharged, and prepare required paperwork.
• Check all stock medications including, but not limited to over-the-counter meds, PRN meds, cream, lotions, liquids, band aids, medical supplies, etc.
• Coordinate medical care for students with consideration of client calendar and transportation need.
• Transport residents to appointments when necessary.
• Provide wound care and first aid when necessary.
• Clean work area and help maintain nursing office.
• Maintain documentation of student care services by monitoring confidential information processing and auditing medical department records
• Provide in-service training as necessary
• All other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Job Knowledge/Skills
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Initiative
• Time Management
• Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Self-Development
• Management Principles

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with higher education or vocational training preferred
• At least one year of experience
• A current Certified Nursing Assistant license to practice in the required state (South Dakota)
• A current Certified Medication Aide in required state (South Dakota)
• It is an essential function of the position that the staff member must be capable and proficient in the area of Crisis Prevention when and/or if necessary.