Job Description

Day Shift (United States of America)

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care.

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, performs routine personal care duties for patients. Maintains a safe environment and reports any problems. Supports the Winchester Rehabilitation Center’s and Winchester Medical Center’s mission and vision. Once experienced, may act as a preceptor in the orientation of new CNA's.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Performs routine basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

• Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Under the direction of an RN/LPN, provides care and treatment appropriate to the age of patients served as detailed and determined through the unit specific Scope of Care, Competency/Skills Checklists, Equipment Skills Matrix and Inservice Training.
• Receives report and/or makes rounds on each assigned patient with the registered nurse/licensed personnel.
• Reports observations to the team leaders; i.e., patient complaints, patient behavior or appearance, family complaints.
• Reports completeness of assigned tasks to the registered nurse at end of shift and, as necessary, otherwise.
• Provides input into the nursing plan of care
• Performs and completes assigned tasks accurately. Assists licensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.

Assists in Maintaining a clean, safe patient and unit environment

• Completes unit environmental tasks as assigned.
• Verbalizes and carries out Disaster and Fire Regulations and procedures.
• Carries out Universal Precautions.
• Reports unsafe equipment or practice immediately to appropriate personnel.

Displays initiative an maintains proficiency in patient care procedures

• Participates in patient care conferences, staff meetings and nursing committees.
• Follows documented policy and procedure in the delivery of patient care.
• Assists other unit members without being asked when own work is complete.
• Performs task appropriate for the skill level and educational preparation.
• Attends in-service classes, as assigned.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Registry on the board of nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Hearth ’healthcare provider ’ (HCP) - AHA approved
• New hires must have AHA appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation
• Must understand basic principles of human growth and development
• Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels

• None (No specific requirements)
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: None

Traverse or move around work location: Majority

Use keyboard:Occasionally

Operate or use department specific equipment: Frequently

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Majority

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds:Frequently

Up to 25 pounds: Frequently

Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally

Up to 75 pounds:Occasionally

More than 100 pounds: Occasionally

Other weight: Up to_n/a__ pounds n/a

Other: Subject to exposure to noise, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB, HIV, HEP B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.