Certified Nurses Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) role is to function as a member of the nursing staff to facilitate quality patient care. The CNA supports the licensed nursing staff to ensure the needs of the patients are met by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the CNA’s training and experience. Provides direct patient care to assigned patients ensuring that the patients activities of daily living are met. They are primarily responsible for the day to day custodial care of the patients. The CNA assist with providing a therapeutic  safe environment for the patients. The CNA utilizes a basic knowledge of nursing skills and communicate the medical and emotional needs of the patients to the licensed nursing staff.  The CNA is the visible presences of the nursing staff on the unit and are readily available to the patients for the patient’s day to day needs. In addition, they perform assigned duties and interventions as directed by the licensed nurse to fulfill the prescribed orders of the medical staff.. The CNA communicates  identified findings observed with the patients to the licensed nursing staff. In addition, the CNA assist the licensed staff with basic clerical duties when indicated. The CNA will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care according to  the facility mission, policy and procedure, and in accordance with all external regulatory and credentialing bodies. As a key member of the nursing staff, the CNA is available to families for communication between the families, patients, and licensed nursing staff. The CNA assist with the nutritional needs of the patients, through working with the licensed nurses to ensure that nutritional needs are met. The CNA provides for the daily needs of the patients, with consistent monitoring and communication to the licensed nurses.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:       High School Education required. Certification as a Nurse Assistant from an approved state program, and certification is active

License:           None

Experience:     Desired previous experience working as a C.N.A. with geriatric patients

Additional Requirement

• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions
• Proficient knowledge of PC computers
• Basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria
• Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Photo ID
• Social Security Card/Driver’s License
• Primary Source Verification of education
• Copy of clinical license if applicable
• CPR
• Behavioral Management Training