CNA Fulltime 11pm to 7am *SIGN ON BONUS*

Outcome HC; Maple Shade Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcome HC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant in New Jersey to join our nursing team. Under the supervision of a licensed RN or LPN, you will perform nursing services per facility policies and state/federal regulations, assisting residents with daily routines and activities.

Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing personal care, maintaining infection control practices, and supporting meal services.

Qualifications

• Currently certified as a CNA in New Jersey.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care and attend IDCP meetings as assigned.
• Provide personal care to residents (bathing, nail care, shaving, etc.) and ensure proper attire.
• Follow infection control procedures and hand hygiene.
• Report skin changes and assist with routine skin care as directed by nurse.
• Assist with meals and feeding in a timely manner.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (NJ)

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently certified in New Jersey as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a licensed RN or LPN performs nursing services based on the facility’s policies and procedures as regulated by the State of NJ, DOH and Federal regulations. Provides assistance to residents with daily routines and other resident activities as needed.

PART I: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS

1. Follows the plan of care. Attends IDCP meeting as assigned.

2. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.

3. Provides personal care to residents/guests (bathing, cleaning finger nails, shaving and perineal care, etc.) and assures that resident/guest dresses appropriately.

4. Follows infection control procedures (i.e. hand washing/sorting of linens)

5. Performs routine /special skin care as indicated. Reports skin alterations immediately to nurse.

6. Provides privacy for residents and adheres to HIPAA standards.

7. Inquires about residents/guests comfort/discomfort level on a scale of 0-10.

8. Provides restorative care as indicated.

9. Performs routine catheter care

10. Provides care to residents/guests with tubes and special equipment.

11. Transports resident/guest to and from activities.

12. Answers all call bell and places them in reach of resident/guest.

13. Fills water pitchers with fresh ice water unless contraindicated.

14. Offers snacks to all residents/guests and documents appropriately.

15. Monitors residents during smoking periods when assigned.

16. Demonstrates ability to deescalate resident through verbal strategies, redirections and crisis management and report to nurse immediately.

17. Assist with meal pass and feeding in a timely manner.

18. Follows Fall Prevention Protocol.

19. Collects lab specimens.

20. Reports condition changes/behavioral issues to nurse immediately.

21. Follows elopement risk protocol.

22. Maintains cleanliness and organization of resident/guest rooms including bed making.

23. Accompanies resident/guests during outside medical consultations and out of building activities.

24. Follows safe-handling procedures for personal safety and resident safety at all times.

25. Accurately reflects resident needs on ADL Tracker.

26. Other duties as assigned.

PART II. DOCUMENTATION

DOCUMENTS THE FOLLOWING:

1. Intake and output/hydration.

2. Food intake/calorie count/snack.

3. Weights.

4. Bowel movements.

5. Use of assistive devices.

6. Bath/shower.

7. Bowel/bladder training

8. ADL tracker.

9. Observation rounding form (hourly, 30 mins, etc.)

10. Individual statement form post incident

11. Employee Incident/Accident form to Employee Health, Dept/Supervisor by end of shift.

PART III. EQUIPMENT

1. Hoyer Lift

2. Weight scale

3. Blood Pressure Machine

4. Other(s):

PART IV: FACILITY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES & STANDARDS

EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO:

1. Speaks English in patient care areas.

2. Attends mandatory and scheduled In-services/meetings (12 hrs per year).

3. Arrives to work on time as scheduled

4. Demonstrates ability to work with others cooperatively.

5. Demonstrates flexibility in assignment to meet resident/family needs.

7. Adheres to departmental dress code including ID badge.

8. Responds to following emergency codes: Grey, Yellow, Action Plan, Orange, Red, Silver, E, Blue, Triage, Clear

9. Able to identify and report types of abuse (verbal, physical, sexual, financial, emotional)immediately.