CNA - Skilled Nursing, Fairmont Medical Center

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Skilled Nursing unit. The role involves providing essential nursing care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting patients with daily activities. Candidates must hold a current CNA certification and be prepared to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current WV Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or applicable state licensure required.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• One year nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care and services to assigned patients.
• Record vital signs and assist with daily living activities.
• Report any incidents or abnormalities observed during the shift.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Math skills for medication calculations

Education

High school education or GED

Current WV Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Vital signs instruments

Oxygen tanks

SCDs

CPM machine

Bladder scanner

Job description

CNA - Skilled Nursing, Fairmont Medical Center

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The primary purpose is to provide each assigned patient with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the patient’s assessment, plan of care, and care plan, as directed by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current WV Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed, must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Successfully pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based criminal background check (if applicable).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• High school education or GED required.

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The following are general responsibilities; other duties may be assigned:

• Record all entries accurately on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., per policies and procedures.
• Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respirations.
• Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, and educational needs of adult geriatric patients.
• Use equipment like vital signs instruments, scales, oxygen tanks, drainage systems, SCDs, CPM machine, and bladder scanner according to manual.
• Assist patients with hygiene, nail care (excluding diabetics), and other daily activities.
• Turn and position bedfast patients every 2 hours and as needed.
• Assist with bowel and bladder functions, including retraining programs.
• Respond promptly to call bells.
• Provide care for dying patients and postmortem care as per policy.
• Perform catheter care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Serve and assist with feeding, record intake, and help with food arrangements for visually impaired patients.
• Assist with patient mobility, including lifting, turning, and transporting, using proper body mechanics.
• Report any abuse, property misappropriation, accidents, or incidents observed during the shift.
• Assist with specialized feeding techniques and gait training as instructed.
• Apply orthopedic devices per physical therapist instructions.
• Use safety equipment when moving patients requiring assistance.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, reaching, lifting, and other body movements.
• Must be able to lift and move patients of all weights with assistance.
• Normal hearing and visual acuity required.
• Ability to exert force exceeding 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Work Environment

• Exposure to body fluids, tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, gases, cleaning agents, and odors.
• High-stress environment with interruptions.
• Work includes weekends, holidays, and various shifts.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Math skills for medication calculations.

Additional Job Details

Full-Time, 3-12 hour shifts, Days or Nights, 7 am - 7 pm or 7 pm - 7 am.

Scheduled weekly hours: 36

Shift: Varied

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Location: 1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV

Equal Opportunity Employer statement included.