LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse Immediate Need

Sweetwater Care; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Marion, IA is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision, ensuring the highest quality of resident care.

You will perform resident rounds, verify identifications, assist with daily activities, and report findings to the supervisor. A CNA license and at least 6 months of experience are required; strong English communication, compassion and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CNA license.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a CNA or clinical CNA training.
• Genuine desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Proficient reading, writing and speaking English.
• Able to interact tactfully with residents, families and staff.
• Willing to work harmoniously with others.
• Possess patience, cheerfulness and enthusiasm in resident care.
• Maintain good general health and emotional stability.
• Able to relate to ill, disabled and elderly residents in varying moods.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care under supervision to ensure quality resident care.
• Conduct resident rounds at shift start and every two hours.
• Verify resident identity before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands promptly to the admission coordinator.
• Make beds, clean bedside/overbed tables and ensure clean water within reach.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisors and administrators.
• Support equal employment opportunity and maintain respectful, non-discriminatory conduct.

Skills

English fluency

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Rewarding, inspiring, and flexibility!!!

You will find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

A nursing assistant responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a license as a certified nursing assistant.
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class.
• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL

• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility’s established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care.
• Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident’s reach.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.
• FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.