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Certified Nursing Assistant-Skilled Nursing Unit
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$39,212 / year median in Pennsylvania
-8% projected decline
Job Description
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows established current CNA performance standards and performs duties according to nursing service policies and procedures. Follows written and oral directions. Assists new peer employees in following established facility policies and procedures. Identifies resident/patient problems and concerns and report them immediately to the registered nurse. Completes assignments in a timely, complete and accurate manner. Conducts resident/patient rounds as assigned. Identifies safety hazards and initiates immediate corrective actions and report same to the RN. Attends all in-service or outside classes as assigned and completes assignments cheerfully and with a positive work attitude. Documents incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility policy/procedures. Participates in interdisciplinary team and other facility meetings as assigned. Follows facility policies and procedures for admission, discharge and transfer. Completes documentation accurately, timely and thoroughly. Actively listens to resident/patient family concerns and reports problems to the registered nurse. Assures residents/patients have call lights, fluids for hydration needs and other necessary resident/patient items within resident/patient reach. Functions as a role model, resource person and preceptor for orientation of new personnel. Takes and active role in performance improvement activities.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to: 1. perceive attributes of an object through touch. 2. hear as it relates to normal conversation. 3. see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. 4. frequently stoop and bend. 5. communicate effectively. 6. move and use hands easily and skillfully while aiding residents/patients. 7. able to withstand stressful situations and deal effectively with them. 8. able to lift and move residents/patients using proper body mechanics. 9. ability to withstand high stress situations.EDUCATION
High School Graduate or GED:
required Maintains active certification in Nurse Aide Registry in the state as determined by the job location.Basic Computer knowledge CPR certified:
preferred Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Benefits
- Dental Insurance