Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 2500 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 $20

• $22 an hour
• Full-time, Contract NurSTAT 16 reviews $20
• $22 an hour
• Full-time, Contract Certified Nursing Assistant

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Certified Nurse Assistant functions as an integral member of the health team. As such, he/she performs all services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or designated delegate. The Certified Nurse Assistant will perform all assigned patient care activities and related supportive services to assist the nurses in the provision of total patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

 High School graduate or equivalent  At least 18 years of age  Minimum of 1 year experience  Documented satisfactory completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program and Competency  Demonstrates dependability, tact and ability to follow instructions  CPR, as required

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

 Ability to read, write, understand and carry out directions or instructions and to keep records  Ability to function with minimal supervision  Ability to accurately take and record vital signs  Ability to use the telephone, possesses good communication skills  Ability to communicate information concerning a patient's condition clearly  Ability to move intermittently throughout the work day, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending, pushing or pulling or moving objects and patients  Ability to relate to and work with various personality styles, ill, disabled and elderly  Read, write and communicate in English

ACCOUNTABILITY

 Registered Professional Nurse, Supervising Nurse and/or designated alternate; utilizing facility  Field Staff Supervisor and/or Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing, Nur

STAT DUTIES

 Contributes to patients' well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, skin care, physical comfort, and care of the patient care unit  Assists in meeting the patients' emotional, social and spiritual needs, including upholding the patient's rights  Reports on patients' condition and significant changes through the proper channels  Keeps and safely returns all clinical supplies and equipment to proper location/department, utilizes aseptic principles and infection prevention measures when handling linens and cleaning equipment such as thermometers, bed pans, urinals and enema equipment  Functions within the limitations of the individual assignments  Answers call bells and attends to patient's requests promptly, if unable to perform a certain duty, requests assistance or reports to the nurse immediately  Respects confidentiality of patient records and problems and treats patients/family with respect and kindness  Identifies and reports obvious patient problems, variables, symptoms, behavior changes, and deviations from normal to the appropriate nurse  Assists patient's in meeting their nutritional requirements ,including feeding the patient as needed  Assists patients with movement, positioning, ambulation and transportation using principles of body mechanics and patient safety. May utilize footboard, bed cradle, overhead frame, hoyer lift, wheelstretcher, and special mattresses in performing these duties  Measures and accurately records patients' vital signs, intake and output levels, as designated by the nurse in charge  Assists with bedpans and urinals, as needed  Assists in the collection of specimens, including (but not limited to) sputum, urine, stool; empties foley catheter bag and drainage reservoirs as directed  Performs non-sterile procedures and maintains necessary equipment and supplies as outlines by individual facilities Assists patients' with rehabilitative activities, such as ambulation, ROM, re-motivation, and ADL's as directed by the nurse in charge  Assumes responsibility for stand-by assistance with specific diagnosis examinations or treatments  Performs all job related duties as assigned by the supervisor or charge nurse  Assists patients' in maintaining safety of personal effects during inter-unit transfer or discharge following established procedures  Assumes responsibility for advanced skills training, continuing education and participation in inservice programs, as assigned by the

Director of Recruiting/Staff Retention Work Remotely No Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$20.00

• $22.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Physical Setting:

Long term care

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred) PA Certfied Nurses Aide (Required)

Work Location:

In person