CNAA

St. John's United; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's United is seeking a Regional Resource CNA to provide quality nursing care and medical oversight for residents under the supervision of the Administrative Director.

The role includes leading emergency responses, completing elder medical records, and supporting staffing and quality care across campus. The position requires Montana CNA licensure, 2–5 years of experience, and completion of the SJU Medication Management course within six months.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a CNA in the State of Montana.
• 2–5 years of experience desired.
• Complete SJU Medication Management course within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care under supervision.
• Respond to and lead emergency situations.
• Complete medical records for elders.
• Perform CNA duties to ensure staffing and quality care.
• Administer medication passes as needed.
• Support elder-centered care as part of the Clinical Support Team.
• Supervise and coach assigned staff.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and manage on-call duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Manual lifting

Education

Montana CNA license

Job description

DEPARTMENT: NURSING

POSITION TITLE: REGIONAL RESOURCE CNA

RESPONSIBLE TO: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

EXPOSURE LEVEL: CATEGORY II

EXEMPTION STATUS: NON - EXEMPT

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director, this position provides quality, professional, nursing care and medical oversight to St. John’s Residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Nursing

• Works closely with nursing staff to determine appropriate care.


• Responds to and leads emergency situations.


• Completes medical records on elders.


• Performs record keeping according to policies developed by St. John’s United in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.


• Performs CNA duties as needed to ensure adequate staffing and quality care.


• Administers Medication Pass as needed.


• Promotes the Elder’s well-being and satisfaction by supporting elder-centered care while working as a member of the Clinical Support Team.

Leadership

• Supervises staff in assigned areas.


• Coaches, and educates assigned employees.


• Develops referral and supports relationships with Elders of all care levels.


• Facilitates appropriate staffing levels and schedule.


• Participates in community activities such as serving meals to residents to form relationships with staff and residents and ease burden of front-line staff.


• Assists with process development and Quality Improvement.

Communication/Reporting

• Reports pertinent issues to the Nursing Admin on call.


• Participates in and receives the nursing report on assigned shifts.


• Manages on-call phone while on shift.


• Performs a minimum of one weekend (Friday – Sunday) per month of on-call duties.


• Maintains inventory of equipment.


• Facilitates the delivery of equipment/supplies to the area of need.


• Manipulates schedule to assure all care areas throughout campus have care coverage.


• Maintains the confidentiality of all Elder care information according to the St. John’s Policy on confidentially and Elders Rights.

Dining Services

• Assists in the meal time process, serving coffee, greeting residents, guests, family members.


• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure a pleasant atmosphere and timely mealtime for all.

Safety

• Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United.


• Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards.


• Attends Mandatory safety in-services.


• Utilizes proper body mechanics when transferring Elders.


• Follows established policies and procedures when exposed to blood/body fluids.


• Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies (i.e. gait belts, mechanical lifts, personal; protective equipment).

Mission/Customer Service

• Let the Mission be your guide


• Make eye contact and smile


• Greet & welcome each and every person


• Seek out personal contact


• Provide immediate service-listen & act


• Use appropriate body language at all times


• Be gracious to each & every person

Employee Responsibilities

• Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.


• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.


• Attends all mandatory in-services.


• Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain license in accord with the State of Montana.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements
Must be licensed as a CNA in the State of Montana. Two to five years of experience desired. Complete SJU Medication Management course within 6 months of employment.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• Ability to understand and express written and verbal communication


• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with Elders, family members, coworkers and other clinical support staff


• Ability to work independently and in a team


• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects


• Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures


• Ability to use various health care supplies and equipment, including blood pressure devices, thermometers, wheelchairs, lifts, and oxygen suppliers, etc.…


• Ability to understand and to contribute to Elder charts and care plans


• Ability to relate to and work with the ill, elderly, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times, combative people within the facility


• Ability to respond to Elder needs in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the Elder’s rights


• Ability to deal with stressful situations (i.e. death and dying)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires moderate physical work more than 70% of the time, including lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking, and bending for prolonged periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves some exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.


• Work involves some exposure to hazards, bloodborne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.


• Normal health care environment.


• Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment.

The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.