Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Florida seeks a Restorative CNA to perform patient restorative nursing functions as assigned by the Restorative Nurse in compliance with laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a state-approved CNA program, active license, restorative nursing training, CPR by hire or during orientation, and optional geriatric nursing experience.

Qualifications

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

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 exercise to each patient.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Show dependability with regular attendance.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a State approved CNA program

Active CNA license in Florida

Completed restorative nursing training

One year geriatric nursing experience preferred

CPR certification

Job description

Background Screening Information - https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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 attendanceConcentrate 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