REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse; Director of Nursing; Assistant Director of Nursing

 

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Missouri.

• Must be well versed in basic nursing procedures.

• Must be a person of excellent character, thoroughly trustworthy and reliable.

• Must have a well-developed personality and the ability to work well with others.

• Must be neat and well groomed.

 

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The employee must be able to perform each essential function effectively to be successful in this position.

• Assist in the preparation for admission of residents.

• Assists in and accompanies residents in the admission, transfer and discharge procedures.

• Provides morning care, which may include bed bath, shower, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing residents, applying make-up and other personal care, changing bed linen, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.

• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed.

• Provides post-mortem care.

• Assist RNs & LPNs in treatment procedures.

• Provides general nursing care such as positioning residents, lifting and turning residents, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan or commode and ambulating the residents.

• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake/output.

• Makes rounds with outgoing shift, knows whereabouts of assigned residents.

• Makes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit and resident closets are left in good condition.

• Adheres to policies and procedures of the facility and the Department of Nursing.

• Turns and positions residents as ordered and/or as needed, making sure no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe body mechanics and with available resources.

• Checks for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to RN or LPN.

• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity.

• Accompanies residents to appointments, as needed.

• Provides reality orientation in daily care.

• Prepares residents for meals, serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds residents, if necessary.

• Distributes drinking water and snacks to residents.

• Performs general care activities for residents in isolation.

• Answers residents’ call lights, anticipates residents’ needs and makes rounds to assigned residents.

• Assist residents with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and prosthetic devices).

• Transports residents to and from various departments, as requested.

• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.

• Charts ADL’s with every shift.

• Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written, and work cooperatively with other staff members.

• Attends inservice education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, develop skills, etc.

• Possesses a genuine interest and concern for geriatric and disabled persons.

• Must maintain resident confidentiality at all times.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

 

Must have basic knowledge of nursing procedures. Must have basic computer knowledge. Would prefer CPR certification, but not required.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Works in a climate controlled and well-lighted environment with a smoke-free policy. Works in an office and throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in hand washing practices and Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipates.

 

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

 

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

 

Physical setting:

• Long term care

• Nursing home

 

Standard shift:

• Day shift

• Evening shift

• Night shift

 

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cape Girardeau, MO 63701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

 

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

 

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person