Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

Looking for a new career that offers excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, low CNA to resident ratios, and endless opportunities for career growth? Then join the Good Shepherd family! Now offering an additional $5/hour for float pool CNA's + shift differential for evening & night shift!Now offering up to $20k sign-on bonus!! Earn a $10k sign-on bonus for a 1-year commitment, and $20k sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment.* JOB SUMMARY* Enhances the effectiveness of the clinical team by collecting patient/resident data, responding to patient/resident requests, providing personal care, and maintaining the clinical environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPROVIDES PATIENT/RESIDENT CAREBy prioritizing, planning and completing patient/resident care as assignedAttending to personal care needs.* Assisting with patient/resident transfers and ambulation* Obtaining accurate vital signs and other clinical parameters and and specimens including: blood sugar readings (site specific), EKG's and drawing blood samples* responding to patient/resident requests* requesting RN or LPN supervision with new or unfamiliar tasks.* Reviews Policy and Procedures prior to performing tasks that are unfamiliar.* ESTABLISHES A COMPASIONATE ENVIRONMENT* By providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients/residents and families and other associates.PROMOTES CUSTOMER SERVICEBy greeting patients/residents, visitors, and associates in person and on the telephoneanswering questions within the scope of practice* relaying calls to patients/residents* giving directions* and referring inquires to clinical staff and physicians.COMMUNICATES INFORMATIONBy collecting and documenting in the patient/resident recordproviding clinical reports at regular intervals to fellow nursing assistants and nurses* notifying RNs/LPNs of significant findings or change in patient/resident condition.DOCUMENTS PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE SERVICESBy recording information in the chart as soon as possible after collectionrecording intake/output totals at the end of shift or specified times* records patient/resident activity and care on the chart.MAINTAINS PATIENT/RESIDENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITYBy keeping information confidentialresponding to patient/resident requests using Tact and diplomacy.COLLECTS PATIENT/RESIDENT INFORMATIONBy operating patient/resident care equipment, including blood glucose monitor (site specific), blood pressure cuffs, lifts and scales according to policy and procedureobserving patient/resident response to care* engaging patient/resident in conversation and acting upon responses or requests.PROVIDES A SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENTBy completing environmental roundskeeping patient/resident rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter* applying infection control policies and procedures to daily practice* and other unit specific equipment checks and maintenance duties* meeting dress code requirements and maintaining adequate personal hygiene.SUPPORTS UNIT EFFICIENCYBy cleaning and restocking patient/resident equipmentassisting with cleaning and monitoring of equipment* contribute to PI activities* using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results* reporting maintenance and equipment issues per policy* reporting to assigned unit on time, ready to meet the responsibilities of the position and Punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining time sheet as necessary.MAINTAINS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGEBy identifying own learning needsattending educational workshops* by seeking resources to meet learning needs* attending unit meetings* reading unit memos and meeting minutes and meeting ongoing mandatory education requirements.CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORTBy arriving on duty as scheduledmaintaining attendance* demonstrating flexibility in response to change* acting as support personnel and perform assigned duties independently to allow licensed associates to complete their responsibilities* by offering to assist other associates with patient/resident care and unit activities that arise throughout the shift.* Participate in orienting new employeesQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationHigh School Diploma required* Work Experience* Previous acute care or LTC experience preferred* Licenses / Certifications* Certified Nursing Assistant certification required* Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required