Summary

Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient care plan is carried out as directed.
• Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting, grooming, changing bed linen, etc. per established guidelines.
• Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting and turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment per established guidelines.
• Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose are performed per established guidelines.
• Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to meet patients need.
• Patient rounds are performed regularly and call lights are answered promptly to meet patients needs.
• Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to established standards.
• Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and clean environment.
• Specimens are obtained and labeled consistent with established procedures.
• Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

• Graduate of CNA training program required for Skilled Nursing Facilities and preferred for other PCC entities.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Required

Preferred

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a nursing assistant preferred.

Licensure

Required

Preferred

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings and nights, holidays, weekends and travel).Preferred
• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.