Purpose of Your PositionServes 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 nursePosition 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
QualificationsEducation Requirements:
- 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 fifty (50) 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.
Hourly Salary Range$22.91/Hr. To $24.81/Hr.