Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) is responsible for providing for the needs of skilled nursing residents under the direction of the nursing staff in a respectful and caring manner. Specific responsibilities include:

• Provides care as outlined in the resident's plan of care.
• Provides physical care to residents according to established procedures and performance standards including Activities of Daily Living (ADL's).  Monitoring vital signs and providing Range of Motion exercises in a manner that encourages independence and dignity.
• Assists with admissions and discharges.
• Responds to resident call lights and requests within established standards.
• Reports pertinent information and concerns regarding residents, families, staff, visitors and building operation to appropriate personnel.
• Reports changes in resident's physical condition, behavior and level of independent functioning to the nurse.
• Accurately completes required documentation.
• Serves as a mentor for orientating new staff to the nursing assistant job duties and unit procedures and assist new employees in following established facility policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide input for resident care conferences and other facility meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.