Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN Days - Allen Rehab
Company: Hope Community Resources, Inc
Location: Allen
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Certified Nursing AssistantThe Certified Nursing Assistant is
responsible for performing various patient care activities and
accommodative services under the general supervision of a
Registered or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse. Performs patient
care activities within the limits of the position. Does not
administer medications or therapy. Does not assume independent
responsibility for patient care. Job duties are accomplished in a
manner consistent with the policies, procedures and guidelines of
Post Acute Medical. Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested.RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care In collaboration with
licensed staff, organizes patient care and general unit activities
to accomplish required functions; prioritizes workload, answers
call lights promptly, and completes assignments in a timely manner.
Provides an appropriate environment for the provision of nursing
care to individual patients by maintaining the patient rooms in an
orderly manner and by assisting in the maintenance of a neat work
environment. Provides designated patient care to assigned patients
under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, based on
previously acquired skills, according to physicians orders, and in
conformance with approved patient care standards. Assesses vital
signs and reports significant changes to licensed nurse. Documents
on appropriate worksheets. Records intake and output for assigned
patients on nursing worksheets and notifies licensed nurse when
intake or output is unusually high or low. Records care given as
well as observed responses to treatment, including patients
participation in ADLs. Data is complete, accurate and
comprehensive. Assists with the distribution and collection of
patient nourishments and meal trays. Assists patients with feeding,
but does not provide any enteral feeding. Assists patients with
activities of daily living, to include: oral care, bathing,
positioning, transferring, and elimination; reports any observed
change in patients conditions to the licensed nurse in a timely
manner. Completes patient care assignments with special focus on
maintaining patient rights; appropriate dental/oral care; special
precautions in use of restraints and safety devices; dynamics of
death and dying; care of immobilized patients to maximize function;
care related to potential sensory deficits audio, visual, and
speech. Applies principles of infection control in the provision of
patient care. Applies principles of growth and development, over
the lifespan, to identify patient and caregiver needs relative to
age-specific needs by adapting patient care to the needs of the
patient population assigned Consistently implements standards for
the skilled nursing unit that promote the maintenance of patient
rights to include: special patient rights applicable to a skilled
nursing unit; identification and reporting of any suspected patient
abuse; explanation of patient expectations; explanation of process
of nursing care; maintenance of confidentiality; adaptation of care
for all ages of patients served, as noted above; ethical
considerations; appropriate reporting of patient complaints.
Initiates personal learning activities to increase understanding &
update appropriate skills through both formal and informal
activities.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Training: High school
graduate or equivalent preferred. Certification as a nursing
assistant (CNA) where required by state where the hospital resides.
Current BLS certification is required.Experience: None required. A
minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in an acute
hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit is
preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Verbal ability to
effectively express ideas and views for communication with (as
appropriate) pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients,
visitors, and staff members. Ability to read and write English
language including basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
Ability to document appropriately on worksheets provided by
licensed staff. Cognitive ability to make judgments and problem
solve. Organizational ability to complete nursing tasks in a timely
and efficient manner. Capacity to relate to people in a manner to
win confidence and establish rapport. Flexibility to adjust to
changing conditions and the various details of the job.ABOUT USPAM
Healthis committed to being the most trusted source for post-acute
services in every community it serves by utilizing experienced and
dedicated staff to provide high quality patient care and customer
service. With over 44 Long Term Acute Care and Rehabilitation
hospitals and 16 Outpatient Clinics currently in operation across
the country, we are proud to offer services including comprehensive
wound care, aquatic therapy, ventilator weaning, amputation
treatment, pain management and much more.Joining our PAMily allows
you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and
leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside
from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent
insurance options, you will also have opportunities for
professional growth through our Education Advancement Program. PAM
Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination,
including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on
the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or
based on association with another person on account of that
person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV
status.
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