Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Kennewick seeks a Restorative CNA to carry out patient-related restorative nursing tasks assigned by the Restorative Nurse, in accordance with laws and Life Care standards. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, state CNA license, restorative nursing training, CPR certification, and about one year of geriatric nursing experience.

This role requires lifting and moving patients, assisting with baths and grooming, documenting care, and coordinating with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program.
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State with active license.
• Completed restorative nursing training.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions when warranted.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and Life Care standards for post-acute care.
• Implement and interpret department programs and procedures.
• Perform in all competency areas including patient rights, safety and sanitation.
• Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Follow Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete compliance training.
• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
• Assist with baths, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Provide physician ordered exercises to each patient.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

CNA

Geriatric nursing

Patient safety

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State approved CNA program

Active state license

Restorative nursing training

CPR certification

Job description

Life Care Center of Kennewick

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 25.70 Pay Rate Minimum: 21.50 Shift: Days/Evenings

Position Summary

The Restorative CNA carries out patient related restorative nursing functions which are pre determined for each patient and assigned by Restorative Nurse in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Completed restorative nursing training
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Accurately document and chart patient care
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Provide physician ordered exercise to each patient
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language