Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - SNF
Company: Stones River Manor
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Full Time
1st shift (7a-3p)
3rd shift (11p-7a)
PRN positions available
The primary purpose of this job is to provide person centered
direct care that addresses the dignity and individual preferences
of each person; providing optimum physical comfort, hygiene,
mobility and general well- being for each resident as directed by
the individualized care plan. The CNA works under the instruction
and observation of a licensed nurse. In many ways, certified nurse
assistants are the front line hands and eyes of any health care
team. They observe patients' physical, mental and emotional
conditions and report any changes to the charge nurse.
Job Description:
Recognize and respond to the needs of residents. Assist the
resident with "activities of daily living", including bathing,
dressing feeding, toileting, lifting, turning, moving, positioning,
and transporting residents into and out of bed, using chairs, bath,
lifts or other assistive devices and appliances per the care plan.
Other duties are assigned by supervisor. CNAs are subject to be
called back in emergency situations or disasters such evacuations
related to tornados.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the Certified Nursing Assistant include, but are not
limited to:
- Stays familiar with the person centered care plan for each
resident assigned and incorporates changes to the care plan into
the patient care routine as directed by supervisor
- Follows federal and state standards of care within scope of
responsibility
- Offers daily assistance or performs tasks necessary for
hygiene, hydration, repositioning and mobility and comfort of each
resident. This includes bathing, shampooing, dressing, undressing,
feeding or assisting with meal set up, assisting with ambulation,
assisting with toileting or changing briefs if resident is unable
to use a toilet, skin care and perineal care for skin integrity,
assistance oral care, care of dentures, eyeglasses and hearing
aids
- Adapts caregiving routine to accommodate therapy, activities,
resident outings and appointments outside the facility
- Offers meals, therapeutic snacks and liquids as ordered and
upon request to residents
- Documents daily care, including food, therapeutic snacks as
ordered and liquid consumption per facility protocols and plan of
care as required. Documents bowel and bladder activity
- Weighs residents using upright, bed or chair scale and records
accurate weights per care plan or supervisor instructions
- Records intake and output per protocol
- Reports any concerns, complaints, reports of abuse, neglect or
misappropriation to supervisor immediately
- Reports any unusual resident behaviors, signs of depression or
changes from usual routine or mood to supervisor immediately
- Reports any physical symptoms, changes in bowel or urine
changes/sudden decline in awareness or abilities to supervisor
immediately
- Disposes of soiled linen and clothing per facility protocols
and maintains a safe and clean environment in resident rooms and
bathrooms
- Uses universal precautions and follows special instructions for
infection control and isolation
- For safety of both employee and resident, uses gait belt,
shower chairs, lifts, scales, electric controls on beds and
equipment responsibly, appropriately and correctly for tasks as
trained. Reports any malfunctioning, fraying or broken equipment
immediately to supervisor
- Answers call lights promptly
- Observes privacy and dignity of residents and does not share
resident medical or psychosocial information with other residents,
visitors or any unauthorized persons
- Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other
departments with the faculty
- Consistently demonstrates professionalism and
confidentiality
- Participates in quality assurance program and attends
appropriate QA committee meetings as directed by supervisor
- Serves on other facility committees as requested
- Attends all mandatory in service including annual fire, OSHA
and CDC program
- Maintains current CPR/BLS certification
- Practices in adherence to national standards for electronic
health care transactions and code sets, unique health identifiers,
and security, including passwords and user ID codes, in compliance
with the Privacy Act and HIPAA. Notifies Administrator, or Director
of Nursing in the absence of the Administrator, of any known
violations Job Requirements:
- Must have GED or high school diploma. Must have training from
an approved CNA training program; Must have CNA certification in
Tennessee, in good standing; prefer one or more years of experience
in SNF/NF setting. Must pass criminal background check. Must not be
listed on National Sex Offenders Registry or any abuse
registry
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must have the ability to make independent decisions within
scope of practice when circumstances warrant such actions
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the
policies and procedure of Stone River Manor. Must be able to push,
pull, move, or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum of five (5)
feet and able to push, pull, move and carry such weight a minimum
distance of fifty (50) feet. Must be physically able to evacuate
residents in the event of evacuation. Must be able to cope with
mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess hearing
and sight, with or without use of prosthetics that enables these
senses to function adequate to fully meet the requirements of the
job, which include taking vital signs of temperature, blood
pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation. Must be able to work with
people of varying levels of understanding, mood or coping
abilities, varying cultures and varying sensory awareness
- Must be able to use electronic charting system for
documentation
- Must be familiar with and practice in adherence to national
standards for electronic health care transactions and code sets,
unique health identifiers, and security, including passwords and
user ID codes, in compliance with the Privacy Rule and HIPAA
Keywords: Stones River Manor, Murfreesboro , Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - SNF, Healthcare , Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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