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DESCRIPTION: CENTERS

POSITION TITLE: Sr. Certified Nursing Assistant (job code ASN1)

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Category I

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Nursing Administrator

GRADE: 10

FLSA: Nonexempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by their Certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.

In addition to the standard responsibilities of the CNA, the Sr. CNA is responsible for providing guidance and leadership to other CNAs.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:
• Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL);
• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;
• Assists patients with ambulation and transfers;
• Positions residents in correct body alignment in and out of bed;
• Cares for personal belongings;
• Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;
• Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;
• Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested;
• Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;
• Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;
• Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;
• Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;
• Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, as permitted by state regulation;
• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan;
• Records patient's oral intake and output;
• Uses Point Click Care (PCC -POC) according to the Business Processes, if applicable;
• Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage oraccidents;
• Uses Standard precautions when caring for all residents. Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet Precautions as indicated;
• Participates in the orientation of new nursing assistants;
• Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor;
• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;
• Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areasand all other nursing areas, as assigned;
• Cleans patient equipment as assigned;
• Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed, and assists with postmortem care;
• Assists with patient discharge as requested;
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired CNAs;
• Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and livingenvironment;
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
• Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirementsand/or needs of patients;
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Additional responsibilities as Sr. CNA:
• Assures that work is completed on a timely and acceptable basis, including all documentation (paper and electronic);
• Assists in preparing assignments;
• Makes rounds on unit and assures that all patient rooms are clean and orderly;
• Meets with the nursing assistants to discuss areas of concern and provide direction;
• Provides input to nursing supervisor regarding CNA performance;
• Participates in the hiring process (interviews, tours, etc.) as requested;
• Assists in the coordination of internal and external appointments and activities;
• Ensures that proper adaptive devices are in place;
• Makes rounds at change of shift with oncoming staff;
  
  
  

COMPLIANCE:

• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
• Participates in required orientation and training programs.
• Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.
• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
• Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.
  
  
  

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program.
• Three years experience as a CNA preferablyin long-term care.
• A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.
• Must attend a minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the center in order to maintain certification.
• This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors atthe work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
  
  
  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands:

(Answer yes or no)

Reaching (overhead)

yes

Handling

yes

Fingering

yes

Feeling

yes

Talking or Hearing

yes

Seeing

yes

(Answer: 0-33% - Rarely/ 34-66% - Occasionally/67-100% - Frequently)

Standing

34-66%

Walking

34-66%

Sitting

0-33%

The following weight specifications apply to centers with a Safe Resident Handling Program in place. (Specify Amount of Weight in Pounds: Sedentary [10 lbs]; Light [ 20 lbs]; Medium [30-50 lbs];

Heavy [100 lbs]; Very Heavy [>100 lbs])

Pulling

40

Lifting

40

Carrying

40

Pushing

40

(Answer yes or no)

Climbing (stairs)

yes

Balancing

yes

Stooping

yes

Kneeling

yes

Crouching

yes

Crawling

yes

Twisting

yes

Location of Job Activities: (Answer in %)

Outside

10%

Inside

90%

Environmental Conditions:

(Answer yes or no)

Extreme heat with or without temperature changes

no

Extreme cold with or without temperature changes

no

Wet or humid

no

Noise and/or vibrations

yes

Hazards (chemical, mechanical, radiant energy)

no

Explosives, burns, electrical, other

no

Atmospheric conditions -

Fumes, poor ventilation, mists, dust, odors, gas

yes

Unprotected heights

no

Moving machinery

no

Operating automotive equipment

yes

Operating foot controls

no

Uneven ground

no

Protective clothing (list)

yes

(gowns, masks, gloves in accordance with policy)

Work Situations:

(Answer yes or no)

Measurable or verifiable criteria

yes

Dealing with people

yes

Repetitive and continuous

no

Performing under stress

yes

Set limits, tolerance or standards

yes

Problem solving

yes

Comparing

yes

Taking instructions

yes

JOB SKILLS:

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related bedside patient care services, as permitted by state regulation.
• Knowledge of basic medical asepsis and standard precautions.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and different units.
• Ability to contribute to a patient-centered environment.
  
  
  

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

If you are under 18 years of age, there may be some essential functions of the job which you are restricted from performing due to regulatory requirements. Please advise your supervisor if you are under 18.

I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.

I certify that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employee Signature:

Date:

Supervisor Signature:

Date: