Certified Nurse Aid CNA

SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; Bowman (ND); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE CORPORATION in Bowman, ND is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Aide to lead and support the CNA team on the unit. You will coordinate resident care, review care plans, assist with admissions, and ensure accurate documentation and communication across shifts.

You will help schedule staffing, monitor cleanliness and safety, and participate in quality assurance to promote dignity and independence for residents while upholding North Dakota CNA standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide in North Dakota with no abuse charges on record.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Proven problem solving and confidential-communication skills.
• Commitment to quality nursing care and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate communication between shifts to promote harmony and efficient care.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel and staff development.
• Ensure CNA care plans are accurate and updated quarterly or as conditions warrant.
• Monitor and maintain unit lists (care, baths, hair care, feeding schedules, seating) for residents.
• Assist the DON in updating peers on policies, procedures, and CNA practices.
• Support admissions and ensure appropriate paperwork and identifiers are completed and filed.
• Contribute to quality assurance efforts and help determine staffing needs.
• Perform duties as defined in the CNA job description across shifts as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Quality CNA skills

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (ND)

Job description

Coordinates and maintains a fair distribution of resident care on the unit, by revision of care lists of residents, revision of baths lists, hair care lists, feeding schedules and seating placements.Coordinates and facilitates communication between shifts to promote harmony of all staff.Assists with the orientation of new personnel.Provides assistance and advice as appropriate regarding care of all residents on the unit.Monitors and assures that nurse aide care-plans are appropriate to the residents’ needs, that they are followed and updated quarterly or as condition warrants.Works with all unit nursing staff to fulfill our mission to provide for the physical, mental, spiritual and recreational needs of our residents – maximizing self care and independence.Monitors unit for adherence to cleaning and/or maintenance protocol.Assists in determining staffing needs for the unit, assists in scheduling preparation and is available to help fill staffing shortages when possible.Assists the DON in updating peers as to current policies, procedures and CNA practices.Assures new admissions are made comfortable on the unit and that admission paperwork is completed, clothing is marked, etc.Assures that ADL sheets are correct and completed, that appropriate initials or signatures are present, and after signatures’ are obtained, filed in the appropriate place.Evaluates and assesses those residents that require bowel and bladder training to promote continence and makes sure the proper documentation sheets are present.Puts residents’ weights in the weight book, updates walking lists, etc.Is willing to participate in quality assurance practices.Willingly provides input to help solve problems in order to promote quality of care for residents.Gives input during equipment/supply evaluations in order for the facility to make wise purchase decisions.Must effectively and efficiently divide time as defined above between CNA Team Lead role and CNA floor shifts. Must be effective and efficient in maintaining appropriate working hours to stay within staffing hours as defined by DON and SHS.Performs all other CNA duties as defined in the LTC CNA Job Description.Perform duties as defined in the LTC CNA Job Description on all lists and all shifts for the purpose of evaluating all lists and shifts for any necessary changes based on resident load or resident needs.Certified Nurse's Aide in the state of North Dakota with no abuse charges recorded.Experience Required: Experienced Certified Nurse Aide with:Demonstrated leadership skills.Demonstrated problem solving ability.Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.Demonstrated ability to work with others cheerfully & courteously.Demonstrated quality Nurse Aide skills.Demonstrated dependability & conscientiousness.Demonstrated willingness to learn & grown.