CNA - Skilled Nursing Facility

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital seeks a Certified Nurse Aide to provide direct resident care, including hygiene and daily living activities, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role also supports unit operations as assigned by the RN or nurse manager.

Requirements include a NYS High School diploma or GED, NYS Nurse Aide certification, and completion of the NYS Long Term Care training program. Prior CNA experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NYS Nurse Aide certification required.
• Completion of NYS-approved Long Term Care training program required.
• Previous experience as Nursing Assistant preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct care to residents, including hygiene and activities of daily living, under RN supervision.
• Perform support functions for the unit/department as assigned by the RN or manager.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

NYS Long Term Care training

NYS Nurse Aide certification

Jobbeschreibung

General Summary

The Certified Nurse Aide provides direct care to residents, including resident hygiene and activities of daily living, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Certified Nurse Aide performs those direct care activities that are permitted to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the New York State Practice Act, applicable regulations, hospital policies, New York State Long Term Care regulations, and standards established by Nursing Services.

The Certified Nurse Aide also performs support functions for the unit/department as assigned by the appropriate Registered Nurse and/or manager.

Qualifications

Education/Skills Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, or must be obtained within two (2) years of hire.
• Completion of a New York State-approved Long Term Care training program and current New York State Nurse Aide certification required.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Must meet all pre-employment screening and physical requirements.

Additional Requirements

As applicable, the individual must demonstrate the training and competency necessary to attend to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the residents for whom care is being provided.

Applicant Consideration

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. We are past this seven-day period: all qualified applicants, including internal and external candidates, will be considered equally.