Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides patient/resident care activities under the direction of Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists patient/residents with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for patient/residents.

JOB DUTIES:

• Observation Skills: Recognizes and understands the resident/patient needs and change of condition. Reports any changes to attending nurse.
• Implementation of Plan of Care: Works under the direction of nursing staff to implement the appropriate interventions within their scope of practice. Uses appropriate technique in transfer and transporting patients.
• Collaboration: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the needs of other health team members and impacts relationships in a positive manner. Supports the goals of each member of the team in the provision of the plan of care. Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Responsiveness: Demonstrates ability to respond to patient and family needs, answering call lights/alarms, in a timely manner.
• Documentation: Documents vital signs, intake and output, physical care, and ADLs appropriately via computer/flow sheet in a timely manner. Use of the Admission and Assessment Record. Uses military time.
• (For spec. depts.) Performs accurate and timely order entry, prioritizing well, and communicates appropriately with providers regarding orders.
• Cleanliness of Environment: Ensures equipment is properly taken care of after patient use. Performs tasks to maintain a clean and healthy patient care environment in a timely manner. As assigned, maintains cleanliness of staff/supply areas.
• Performance Improvement: Participates in processes to improve patient care outcomes and satisfaction

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant program OR be listed as having passed CNA competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry. May be certified as a medic or Combat Lifesaver (through military duty) or have EMS certification as a base provider.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• High degree of empathetic listening, tact and kindness toward others.
• Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills required.
• Must work effectively as a member of a team.
• Previous acute or long-term care experience preferred.
• Technical and critical thinking skills required to perform duties.
• Basic computer knowledge.