Nurse Aide Position Available In Carter, Tennessee

Position SummaryThe Nurse Aide in Training is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patientin accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Reports to nurse on duty____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Working ConditionsAttends and participates in continuing education programsWorks in department as well as throughout facilitySubject to frequent interruptionsInvolved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstancesSubject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.

Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessarySubject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workdayPossible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Education, Experience, and Licensure/CertificationsMust possess a high school diploma or equivalentMust be currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a single consecutive period of four (4) months. At the conclusion of the four (4) month period the Nurse Aide in Training must meet the certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Specific RequirementsMust have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patientsMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionMust be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facilityMust have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing departmentMust perform proficiently in all applicable competency areasMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationMust understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Essential FunctionsMust be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurseMust be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurseMust be able to accurately document and chart patient careMust be able to respond to call lights promptlyMust exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsMust be able to assist in the evacuation of patientsMust demonstrate dependable, regular attendanceMust be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentMust be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamMust be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageMust be able to lift 35 lbs f oor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs