Certified Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

Purpose of Your Position

Serves as a clinical assistant to the licensed nursing staff by performing nursing procedures, basic patient care tasks and other unit activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse

 Position Functions and Responsibilities

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
• Report on and off duty to NCC
• Performs assigned duties under the direction of the NCC or her designee (i.e. the nurse in charge).
• Takes report and makes rounds on assigned residents.
• Prepare and transport residents to therapy in a timely manner.
• Is responsible for the care and safety of assigned resident until relieved by on coming caregiver.
• Participate in the implementation of the treatment plan including rehabilitation and continuous learning for the residents within the CNA scope under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Provide or assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Performs therapeutic procedures for children such as bathing, grooming, playing, feeding, positioning as per policy and procedure.
• Document appropriately on all flow sheets.
• Assist RN and LPN as necessary in the performance of nursing care tasks.
• Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, temperatures, seizures activity, vomiting, diarrhea, behavior changes or any other abnormalities to the RN or LPN in charge.
• Attend appropriate meetings and in-services
• Functions as an adult role model for residents.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation’s policy and procedures
• Bath residents according to the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation policy and Procedure.
• Inspect resident’s skin and promptly report any changes to the NCC.
• Carries out mouth care, hair care and as necessary trim finger and toe nails.
• Make two hourly checks on incontinent residents and wash and change as necessary.
• Encourages self-help measures as appropriate so that each child may reach his/her appropriate level of independence.
• Check and record urine and bowel movements.
• Ensure that assigned residents are appropriately prepared for school, clinic, recreation and hospital visits as scheduled and accompany/transport them as assigned.
• Ensure that bedfast residents are repositioned as directed by NCC but not less than two repositions per resident hourly.
• Performs restorative and rehabilitative activities as instructed and as directed by Plan of Care.
• Assists in applying safety restraints to residents when directed; Monitors residents in restraints, release restraints and documents according to policy and procedure
• Ensures that each resident who can use a call bell has one within reach and remind him/her to use it.
• Assists co-workers with lifting, positioning and other procedures as necessary.
• Be aware of facility policy on child abuse and/or neglect and promptly report any instances of abusive or inappropriate behaviors towards any resident to the NCC.
• Knows and follows The Center policy and procedure with regard to infection control including hand washing and types of isolation.
• Keep resident care area clean and free of clutter.
• Report any unsafe conditions immediately to NCC.
• Properly stores and safeguard residents’ clothing and reports too many or too few clothing and or toys to NCC.
• Feeds residents or teaches residents to feed themselves as appropriate.
• Ensure that hands are washed (child and caregivers) and that meal times are pleasant, dignified experiences

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of NYS approved Nurse Assistant Certification Program 
• Active CNA Certification on NYS Prometric Nurse Aide Registry required

Experience

• Experience working with children.
• One year of experience as Nurse’s Aide preferred

Employee Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Salary Range:

$24.31/hr to $26.06/hr

Additional 10% Shift differential for Evening and Night Only

1199 Union Benefits

All three (3) shifts available for Full-time or Part-Time:

Day:  7am - 3:30pm

Evening: 3pm - 11:30pm

Night: 11pm to 7:30am

Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus for Approved Shifts

Compensation: 24.31 to 26.06 (USD)