Certified Nursing Assistant (11p-7a, No weekends) *New Pay Scale*

Humphreys County Care and Rehab; Waverly (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Humphreys County Nursing Home is seeking a Certified Nursing Technician to provide direct patient care, assist residents with activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, and feeding, and support the RN/LPN as needed. The CNT will report changes promptly to the Charge Nurse and uphold patient dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include vital signs, accurate documentation, safe patient handling, and adherence to facility policies and HIPAA requirements while maintaining compassionate,

Qualifications

• Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge and skills to Coordinate and Organize assigned work
• Maintains and arranges residents' room in a clean and orderly fashion as required
• Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times
• Notifies appropriate staff when resident complains of pain 100% of the time

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge and skills to Coordinate and Organize assigned work
• Takes accurate Vital Signs 100% of time as instructed and records in Vital Stats section of LTC
• Demonstrates an Understanding of the Federal and State Regulations

Job description

TITLE: Certified Nursing Technician

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing

POSITION GOAL: The CNT provides direct patient care including assisting in activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, and feeding of patients, assists the RN/LPN, and reports all changes in the resident's condition to the Charge Nurse.

ENVIRONMENT: Humphreys County Nursing Home provides multiple levels of care and services to its residents, through a continuing care plan, in an attractive surrounding while offering an array of personal services and activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge and skills to Coordinate and Organize assigned work

Maintains and arranges residents room in a clean and orderly fashion as required

Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles

specimens at all times. Notifies appropriate staff when resident complains of pain 100% of the time. Complies with policy changes expeditiously and reports any problems 100% of the time. Adapts procedures to meet adult and geriatric residents' needs 100% of the time. Assists in keeping residents dry (i.e. changes gown, clothing, linen when bed becomes wet or soiled.

Ensures confidentiality of all non-public information and meets any HIPPA requirements. Accurately completes baths, oral hygiene, nail care, foot care, skin care, pressure relief device, feeding and transferring. Carries out medical asepsis during treatments/procedures 100 % of time. Checks all equipment/instruments needed, prior to each procedure, to ensure proper functioning. Maintains correct and professional communications with the public, residents, employees and other agencies, reflecting the mission of the facility. Uses correct technique when lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts according to facility expectations.

Checks each resident at least every two hours or more as requested by the Charge Nurse, to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met and respond to resident calls, as requested by a resident. Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.

2. Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge and skills to Function as a Certified Nurse Aide

Takes accurate Vital Signs 100% of time as instructed and records in Vital

Stats section of LTC. Records activities of Daily Living correctly 100% of time in LTC.

Positions residents in bed with proper alignment.

Maintains resident's dignity (i.e. knocks on door prior to entry of room, uses

privacy curtains for bathing and doing procedure 100% of time. Documents and reports all non-functioning equipment and unsafe conditions, immediate to supervisor 100% of the time Anticipates the needs of assigned residents i.e. clean water, clean linens, bathroom needs, and ambulation. Keeps supervisor informed of critical events and/or situations of possible negative outcomes. Performs all procedures according to approved facility policy and procedures. Keeps current on skills and knowledge of assigned areas of responsibilities. Monitors Bowel Movements of each assigned resident each day of work

100% of time and records in LTC accurately and timely 100%. Assist with new resident admissions correctly and timely 100% of the time. Responses to the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of terminally residents and their families. Observes and reports to the Charge Nurse the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers. Interacts with co-workers, physicians, residents and all other customers in a manner which encourages harmonious working relationships, enhances the image and reputation of the facility and promotes positive customer relations. Supports the facility's mission statement by dependability in attendance, punctuality, maintaining confidentiality, the timely completion of assignments, and attention to principles of professional ethics and quality service. Has a commitment to professional and personal growth through development

of skills and knowledge, as well as improvement in the facility's performance.

Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all residents is maintained.

3. Demonstrates an Understanding of the Federal and State Regulations

Can answer questions correctly when asked concerning expectations of Nurse Aide. Supports cultural practices so long as it does not harm others. Determines critical and non-critical aspects of a situation accurately. Recognizes when to consult with the supervisor for assistance. Reports all accidents and incidents observed on the shift that they occur 100 % of time.

Treats residents and their families with respect, dignity and compassion.