Job Overview
Company: Volunteers of America National Services
Location: US-MN-Edina
Base Pay: N/A
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services Managed Care Hospitality
Job Type: Health Care
Nonprofit - Social Services Nurse
Contact: Ray Campbell
Phone: 612-270-8493
Company Overview
Volunteers of America is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive human services organizations, touching the lives of nearly 1.8 million people each year in communities across the United States. Planning for the next 100 years, Volunteers of America will continue to prove that “there are no limits to caring.” We provide medical care and human service programs, as well as opportunities for individual and community involvement for people of all faiths.
Job Description
Days and Night opportunities, FT and PT:
The primary role of the Nursing Assistant is to provide your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established facility nursing care procedures as directed by your supervisors. The Nursing Assistant reports any noted changes in the resident as they are noted. Perform routine resident care duties delegated by the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed therapist to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents. These services are in compliance with all state and Federal regulations, policies and procedures of the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS: To 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.
1. A minimum of grammar school education is essential; a high school graduate or equivalent is preferred.
2. State approved nursing assistant course or enrolled in approved course.
3. Experience in the long-term care setting preferred.
4. Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others.
5. Satisfactory completion of facility orientation and specialized program orientation.
6. Other Skills and Abilities Required:
a. Ability to prioritize duties.
b. Customer service oriented.
c. Ability to understand and follow work assignments.
d. Possess adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of such resident care responsibilities as lifting and moving residents.
e. Possess coordination and dexterity required to provide resident care skillfully.
f. Must be a team player.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Nursing Care Functions
Ø Assists residents with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and feeding.
Ø Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding accurate performance of vital signs, weights, etc. Understands/supports resident Bill of Rights.
Ø Delivers meals and assists residents with eating. Records accurate food and fluid intake as assigned reports any chewing or swallowing difficulty to the nurse.
Ø Assists the resident with the restorative nursing program including but no limited to, passive and active range of motion, ambulation with appropriate assistive devices and use transfer belt.
Ø Assists the residents in transferring using a transfer belt, device or appropriate lift maintaining resident safety at all times.
Ø Uses safety standards: (a) Uses transfer belt for all transfers/ambulation of residents. (b) Uses proper body mechanics. (c) Ambulates/transfers residents per plan of care. (d) Positions residents to maintain body alignment per policy and procedure and plan of care.
Ø Reports promptly to the nurse any changes in the resident condition.
Ø Answers call lights promptly and determines resident needs.
Ø Neatly makes and changes bed linen.
Ø Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed.
Ø Reports any indication of resident illness to the nurse.
Ø Provides any information on changes in skin conditions to the nurse.
Ø Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines. Follows infection control policy/procedure: (a) Follows resident skin care protocol. (b) Properly cleans and stores resident equipment. (c) Maintains sanitary conditions in common areas (e.g., tub rooms, dining areas, hallways). (d) Follows basic principles of linen handling. (e) Follows principles of universal precautions. (f) Follows isolation precautions. (g) Reports any concern related to infection control to nurse.
Ø Observe and report any noted changes in mental status to the nurse.
Ø Report to charge nurse all incidents, accidents that occur involving residents, and visitors.
Ø Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity. Shows respect for resident’s right to confidentiality, olignity and privacy.
Ø Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy.
Ø Remains aware and takes special precautions to ensure a clean safe environment for residents and staff.
Ø Reports any equipment malfunction to designated employee.
Ø Completes miscellaneous tasks related to care of residents (e.g., transporting patients).
Ø Reports to nurse prior to shift and at end of shift.
2. Documentation
Ø Accurate documentation of vital signs, weights, intake and output as delegated per facility protocol.
3. Personnel Functions
Ø Attend designated nursing meetings as scheduled.
Ø Develop and maintain a good working relationship with inter-departmental personnel.
Ø Attends educational offerings and obtains at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education a year per regulation.
Ø Follows Federal and state rules and regulations governing nursing facilities.
Ø Reports emergency situations immediately to nurse.
Ø Responds immediately to an emergency. This includes assisting with the evacuation of residents.
Ø Establishes and maintains respectful communication with all employees, residents and families.
Ø Attends required in-services.
Ø Uses proper chain of command to communicate concerns.
4. Committee Functions
Ø Serve on, participate in and attend various committees and meetings of the facility to enhance interdisciplinary process.
Ø Participates/supports activities of facility committees.
5. Other Duties as Assigned or Directed by Nurse.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Exposure to blood, body tissue of fluids.
2. Exposure to hazardous waste materials, dust and loud or unpleasant noises.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to meet these demands:
1. Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements.
2. Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hour and schedule.
3. Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
4. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
5. Must be able to push/pull more than fifty (50) pounds.
6. Must be able to perform tasks, which require arm-hand steadiness.
7. Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time through a minimum of eight (8) hours.
8. Must be able to squat, climb stairs, reach above shoulders, twist, bend and kneel repeatedly through a minimum of eight (8) hours.
9. Must be able to see and interpret colors as in reading warning lights.
10. Must be able to hear normal sounds within background noise.
11. Must be able to speak clearly and make self understood.
12. Must be able to keep attention on task if constantly interrupted.
13. Must be able to understand many ideas/approaches.
14. Must be able to remember task/assignment for a full shift.
Safe Work Performance Expectations
The safety of employees, residents and visitors is of paramount importance to Volunteers of America. Our work place safety program will be incorporated as the standard of practice for this organization. Compliance with these safe work expectations will be required of all employees as a condition of employment. Our organization focus will hold all employees accountable for safety performance equal with quality and production expectations.
Employees will be expected to:
1. Follow correct policy and procedures for department and facility Fire/Disaster/Missing Person Plan. Know the location of fire alarms and extinguishers.
2. Follow correct policy and procedure for hand washing.
3. Follow guidelines for proper method of lifting.
4. All doorways, hallways and areas are to be kept clear.
5. Know the location and purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
6. Follow guidelines for department environment and safety measures.
7. Follow guidelines for safe handling, inspection, maintenance and storage of equipment. Report any malfunction of equipment.
8. Follow guidelines for safe handling and storage of chemicals and supplies.
9. Follow correct policy and procedure for reporting of incidents: staff, residents, etc.
Job Requirements
To 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.
1. A minimum of grammar school education is essential; a high school graduate or equivalent is preferred.
2. State approved nursing assistant course or enrolled in approved course.
3. Experience in the long-term care setting preferred.
4. Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others.
5. Satisfactory completion of facility orientation and specialized program orientation.
6. Other Skills and Abilities Required:
a. Ability to prioritize duties.
b. Customer service oriented.
c. Ability to understand and follow work assignments.
d. Possess adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of such resident care responsibilities as lifting and moving residents.
e. Possess coordination and dexterity required to provide resident care skillfully.
f. Must be a team player.
Certified Nursing Assistant Job at Volunteers of America National Services - Minneapolis, MN