Certified Nursing Assistant AM

Manzano by PureHealth; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

License renewal reimbursement

Free CEUs

CareHeroes rewards

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

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Job summary

PureHealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Albuquerque team. The CNA will provide high-quality patient care, assist with daily activities, and support nurses to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes real-time documentation, infection control, and compassionate service. Requirements include CNA certification and CPR/BLS, with prefered 1 year of CNA experience; multiple shift types available.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required
• Current BLS (CPR) certification
• At least 1 year CNA experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, hygiene, grooming, continence care, meals, mobility and ROM.
• Document patient care and observations in real time.
• Notify licensed nurse of changes in patient condition or behavior.
• Assist with dining and feeding, complete meal assessments.
• Transport patients to therapy appointments.
• Support recreational, motivational and social activities.
• Respond promptly to call lights and requests.
• Conduct regular rounds to anticipate patient needs.
• Honor patients' rights and report any abuse or rights violations.
• Maintain patient comfort, privacy, and dignity; encourage independence.
• Keep patient rooms clean and safe environment.
• Adhere to infection control and hand hygiene procedures.
• Follow Par Scanning for supply usage and availability.
• Maintain professional appearance and uniform.
• Pursue annual continuing education for clinical competence.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care improvement initiatives

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join a team where your growth, success, and impact are at the heart of our mission. At PureHealth, we're not just building careers; we're nurturing lifelong journeys of professional and personal development. We're committed to taking care of our community, providing unparalleled care and making a meaningful impact like nowhere else. Be part of a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Unmatched Benefits & Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement

• Free CEUs

• 401k Plan

• Rewards and Recognition via CareHeroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)

• Flexible Scheduling

• Professional Career Growth

• Join our team and grow with us!

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant is an integral role to the nursing team and has a significant impact on the overall delivery of care to facility customers. The CNA is responsible for providing quality care to customers and supporting the goals for shift objectives to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Provide and assist with physical care of patients which will include but not limited to bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation and range of motion
• 2. Responsible for real-time documentation of patient care and observations
• 3. Communicate timely with Licensed Nurse any observed or perceived changes in patient’s condition or behavior
• 4. Assist in the dining process by preparing customer for meals; serves and collects trays, assists in setting up and feeding residents, serves refreshments. Completes meal assessment and records oral intakes accurately
• 5. Responsible for patient transport to scheduled therapy appointments
• 6. Assists in recreational, motivational and socialization activities of care program
• 7. Responsible for timely response to call lights and providing appropriate response or service
• 8. Responsible for regular rounding with customers to anticipate and identify needs and respond timely and appropriately
• 9. Fully understand all aspects of patient’s rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting incidents of evidence of patient abuse or violation of patient’s rights
• 10. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services to them. Encourages growth and independence as care progression warrants
• 11. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of customer room. Assists in maintaining a safe customer environment
• 12. Adhere to infection control procedures including but not limited to hand washing and isolation practices
• 13. Adhere to Par Scanning procedures to ensure accurate tally of supple usage and availability
• 14. Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional
• 15. Maintain clinical competence through completion of annual continuing education requirements
• 16. May participate in interdisciplinary customer and service improvement initiatives

Competencies

• Thoroughly completes assignments
• Performs assigned treatment according to patient plan of care
• Reports timely changes in customer’s condition to appropriate party
• Demonstrates accurate ADL documentation
• Demonstrates accurate documentation in real-time
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of equipment in customer care areas
• Treatments and procedures are performed accurately and with proficient technique
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to complete assigned floor duties

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required License/Certification

• Successful completion of a state approved Nursing Assistant Certification course
• Valid state CNA license
• Current BLS (CPR) certification

Preferred Education/Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a CNA role

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate care and dedicated service!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN