Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Restorative CNA to perform prescribed restorative nursing tasks for patients under the direction of a Restorative Nurse. Responsibilities include documenting care, assisting with activities of daily living, and participating in an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, state CNA licensure, restorative nursing training, CPR certification, and preferred geriatric nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to make independent decisions when needed.
• Familiar with applicable post-acute care laws and Life Care standards.
• Able to implement department goals, objectives, and policies.
• Protect patient rights, safety and sanitation in daily tasks.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, vendors, and patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Follow harassment and compliance policies and training.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with baths, showers, 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 toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.

Skills

Independent decision making

Regulatory and standards knowledge

Program interpretation and execution

Patient rights and safety

Professional relationships

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct compliance

Geriatric nursing experience

Education

High school diploma or-equivalent

State-approved CNA program graduate

Current CNA license in applicable state

Restorative nursing training completed

CPR certification

Job description

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’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer