STNA-CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION WHY BLC?

• Generous Benefits Package
• Career Growth Opportunities
• PTO
• Same Day Pay with PayActiv
• Referral Bonuses
• Flexible Scheduling
• Continued Education
• Free Meals for Employees
• Work/Family Balance

VISION STATEMENT

People Matter. Life is Precious. Make Someone's Life Better.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Unit Charge Nurse

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Possesses a current, active certification as a Nurse Assistant in the state of Kentucky. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply principles of nursing care.

JOB ROLE

Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts. Look for, and share with leadership, ideas for improvement in the organization. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Consistently model and demonstrate excellence in customer service, with a constant focus on person-centered care/services delivery. Delivers care as described on each resident's Nurse Assistant care plan and as directed per nurse aide training standards. Maintains the residents' rooms in a tidy, orderly condition with respect to residents' individual rights and preferences. Serves residents' meals/nourishments, feeding residents who are dependent in eating and collecting meal trays when meal is completed. Transporting residents to the dining rooms, activities, therapy department and/or beauty salon as needed per their request and/or schedule. Supply fresh ice, water and other refreshments as assigned. Completes all tasks as directed on the nursing unit's assignment sheet for your assigned shift. Reports any unusual occurrences (incidents), signs, symptoms, complaints or observations of the resident to the unit charge nurse. Documents as required per facility policy including, but not limited to: Resident's care delivery on the Nurse Assistant care plan Resident's meal intake on the Food and Fluid Consumption record Resident's bowel movement(s) on the BM record Resident's Intake and Output (as appropriate). Obtain resident's weight (as assigned) Reports any allegation of abuse, neglect, exploitation or misappropriation of resident property per facility policy. Attends staff meetings as directed and follows the policies and procedures of the facility. Assists with the orientation of new employees as directed. Maintains 12 hours of continuing education on an annual basis as required for ongoing certification. Participates in care plan development and care conference.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting. Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities. Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person