CNA - Skilled Nursing, Fairmont Medical Center

West Virginia University Hospital, Inc; Fairmont, Town of Islip (MN, WV, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated nursing assistants to deliver compassionate care to patients in need. This role involves providing essential daily nursing services, assisting with personal care, and ensuring the comfort and safety of patients. Ideal candidates will possess a certified nursing assistant credential and have a passion for helping others. Join a supportive team where your contributions make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Current WV Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or applicable state licensure required.
• One year nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care and services to assigned patients.
• Assist patients with daily hygiene, mobility, and personal care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support

Math Skills for Medication Calculations

Education

High School Education or GED

WV Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Vital Sign Instruments

Oxygen Tanks

Bladder Scanner

Job description

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Primary Purpose

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:

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

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

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements here describe the general nature of work and are not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Record all entries accurately on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., per policy/procedure.
2. Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations as per policy/procedure.
3. Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, and educational needs of adult geriatric patients, following established standards.
4. Use equipment such as vital sign instruments, scales, oxygen tanks, drainage systems, SCDs, CPM machine, and bladder scanner according to manual.
5. Assist patients with daily hygiene and personal care.
6. Assist with nail care, excluding diabetic patients per policy.
7. Turn and position bedfast patients every 2 hours and as needed, assist with bowel and bladder functions, and participate in bladder and bowel retraining programs.
8. Respond promptly to call bells per policy/procedure.
9. Assist with care of dying patients and provide postmortem care per policy.
10. Provide catheter care as necessary.
11. Assist with activities of daily living (ADL) with or without adaptive equipment.
12. Serve and assist with feeding, record food and fluid intake, and help patients with food identification if needed.
13. Serve snacks between meals and at bedtime.
14. Assist with patient mobility, including lifting, turning, moving, and transporting, using proper body mechanics.
15. Report all patient abuse or property misappropriation as per policy.
16. Report accidents and incidents observed during the shift.
17. Assist with specialized feeding techniques and ambulation as instructed by therapists.
18. Apply orthopedic devices per physical therapist instructions.
19. Use safety equipment when lifting or moving patients requiring assistance.

Physical Requirements

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling.
2. Ability to lift and move patients of all weights with assistance as needed.
3. Normal hearing and visual acuity required.
4. Perform heavy work, exerting force up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Working Environment

1. Exposure to body fluids, tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and gases.
2. Exposure to cleaning agents, disinfectants, toxic gases, fumes, odors, and electrical currents.
3. Work may involve high stress and interruptions.
4. Work on weekends, holidays, and various shifts.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
2. Effective reading, comprehension, and communication skills.
3. Math skills for medication calculations.

Additional Job Details

Full-Time, 3-12s, Days or Nights, 7a-7p or 7p-7a

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 Statement

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics is strictly prohibited. All employment practices are conducted in accordance with applicable laws.