Certified Nursing Assistant (Full-Time, Days)

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient outpatient sub-acute rehabilitation orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation Mary Free Bed physicians nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care.

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
• Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family patients staff and community.
• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures.

Summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse performs routine personal care duties for patients. Maintains a safe environment and reports any problems. Supports the Winchester Rehabilitation Centers and Winchester Medical Centers mission and vision. Once experienced may act as a preceptor in the orientation of new CNAs.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Performs 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 provides 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.
• Receives report and/or makes rounds on each assigned patient with the registered nurse/licensed personnel.
• Reports observations to the team leaders; i.e. patient complaints patient behavior or appearance family complaints.
• Reports completeness of assigned tasks to the registered nurse at end of shift and as necessary otherwise.
• Provides input into the nursing plan of care.
• Performs and completes assigned tasks accurately. Assists licensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.

Assists in Maintaining a clean safe patient and unit environment

• Completes unit environmental tasks as assigned.
• Verbalizes and carries out Disaster and Fire Regulations and procedures.
• Carries out Universal Precautions.
• Reports unsafe equipment or practice immediately to appropriate personnel.

Displays initiative an maintains proficiency in patient care procedures

• Participates in patient care conferences staff meetings and nursing committees.
• Follows documented policy and procedure in the delivery of patient care.
• Assists other unit members without being asked when own work is complete.
• Performs task appropriate for the skill level and educational preparation.
• Attends in-service classes as assigned.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages coaches and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels:

• None (No specific requirements)
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: None

Traverse or move around work location: Majority

Use keyboard: Occasionally

Operate or use department specific equipment: Frequently

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Majority

Transport position and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds: Frequently

Up to 25 pounds: Frequently

Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally

Up to 75 pounds: Occasionally

More than 100 pounds: Occasionally

Other weight: Up ton/a pounds n/a

Other: Subject to exposure to noise infectious waste diseases conditions etc. including TB HIV HEP B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Compensation based on experience starting from $17.50.