Certified Nurses Aide

Genesis Healthcare; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) and PTO

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver compassionate patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse in a long-term care setting.

You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, support mobility, and help ensure patient safety and comfort while upholding care plans and PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a state-approved CNA program and current certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must provide TB test (TST) as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care safely and comfortably, assisting with ADLs and routine nursing tasks.
• Records vital signs, weights, intake/output as required by policy.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, and positioning; uses adaptive equipment as directed.
• Supports infection control and safety standards; responds to call lights promptly.
• Prepares patients for rehab, transports to therapy, and assists with care plans.
• Assists with meals, nourishes patients, and maintains patient comfort and dignity.

Skills

Basic computer use

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved CNA program and certification

Tools

PCC (Point Click Care)

Job description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Licensed Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her Certification. The

CNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.

Responsibilities

1. Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not

limited to:

1.1. Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living(ADL);

1.2. Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;

1.3. Assists patients with ambulation and transfers;

1.4. Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed;

1.5. Applies adaptive equipment as ordered;

1.6. Cares for personal belongings;

1.7. Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;

1. Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;

2. Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments asrequested;

3. Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;

4. Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;

5. Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;

6. Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;

7. Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages, under direction of the licensed

nurse, as permitted by state regulation;

1. Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan;

2. Records patient's oral intake and output;

3. Uses Point Click Care (PCC –POC) according to the Business Processes, if applicable;

4. Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents;

5. Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet Precautions

as indicated;

1. Participates in the orientation of new nursing assistants;

2. Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or

supervisor;

1. Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;

2. Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areasand all other

nursing areas, as assigned;

1. Cleans patient equipment as assigned;

2. Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed, and assists with postmortemcare;

3. Assists with patient discharge as requested;

4. Assists with the orientation of newly hired CNAs;

5. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;

6. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with

individual’s needs, choices and preferences;

1. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff,

patients and families;

1. Participates in quality improvement activities asrequested;

2. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) atall times;

3. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of

patients;

1. Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

1. Successful completion of a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and current

certification is required.

1. A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred.

2. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English

language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when

responding to their medical and physical needs.

1. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with

Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.

1. Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.

2. Must attend a minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the center in order to

maintain certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance options.

• 401(k) and Paid Time Off (PTO).

• On-Demand Pay Program for instant access to earned wages.

Posted Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.

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