CNA

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital plays a crucial role in providing routine personal care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position is essential in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients, ensuring that their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. The CNA is responsible for performing basic patient care tasks, which include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient conditions, and reporting any changes or concerns to the nursing staff. The role requires a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. In addition to direct patient care, the CNA is expected to participate in maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. This includes adhering to safety protocols, such as Universal Precautions, and reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment. The CNA will also engage in ongoing education and training to enhance their skills and knowledge, ensuring they are equipped to provide high-quality care to patients of all ages. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital emphasizes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the CNA is expected to embody these values in their interactions with patients, families, and colleagues. The position also involves contributing to quality improvement initiatives by identifying problems and seeking solutions to enhance patient satisfaction and care outcomes. Overall, the CNA plays a vital role in supporting the hospital's mission of restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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, provide 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.
• Receive report and/or make rounds on each assigned patient with the registered nurse/licensed personnel.
• Report observations to the team leaders; i.e., patient complaints, patient behavior or appearance, family complaints.
• Report completeness of assigned tasks to the registered nurse at end of shift and, as necessary, otherwise.
• Provide input into the nursing plan of care.
• Perform and complete assigned tasks accurately. Assist licensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe patient and unit environment.
• Complete unit environmental tasks as assigned.
• Verbalize and carry out Disaster and Fire Regulations and procedures.
• Carry out Universal Precautions.
• Report unsafe equipment or practice immediately to appropriate personnel.
• Display initiative and maintain proficiency in patient care procedures.
• Participate in patient care conferences, staff meetings and nursing committees.
• Follow documented policy and procedure in the delivery of patient care.
• Assist other unit members without being asked when own work is complete.
• Perform tasks appropriate for the skill level and educational preparation.
• Attend in-service classes, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registry on the board of nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart '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 the hospital.