Personal Care Unit Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Position Available In Rhea, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Personal Care Unit Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) is responsible for monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition in compliance with laws and standards. Requirements include a high school diploma, CNA program graduation, state license, CPR certification, and one year of geriatric nursing experience preferred. Job duties include patient care, documentation, and maintaining professional relationships.
Company:
Life Care Center Of Rhea County
Salary:
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The PC Unit Certified Nursing Aide must be able to monitor and report changes in patient condition in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of a State approved CNA program
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements:
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
- Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
- Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
- Accurately document and chart patient care
- Respond to call lights promptly
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer
