Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant Columbine Manor Center

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Salida is looking for a Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant who will carry out restorative nursing functions for patients. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, a State-approved CNA certification, and CPR certification. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring their care is well-documented, and providing a positive patient experience. This position necessitates excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Candidates with one year of geriatric nursing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State.
• Completed restorative nursing training.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Restorative nursing training completed
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification on hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with 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 toward patients
• Assist in evacuation of patients
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Independent decision-making

Customer service

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a State approved CNA program

CPR certification

Restorative nursing training

1 year geriatric nursing experience (preferred)

Job description

Job: Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant

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
• 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

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.