| Job location: |
La Crescent, MN 55947 United States |
| Date posted: |
02/25/10 |
| Job type: |
Full-Time |
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| Job Category: | Health Care - General
Health Care - Nursing
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| Region: | La Crosse
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| Job Description: |
We are currently looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to act as a Care Specialist and perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The CNA assists with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Display positive customer service skills
Respect residents' rights and make other staff members aware of the residents' choices and "end of life" wishes.
Nursing care duties, including performing and reporting on the following:
Take and record vital signs and weight
Move, lift, transfer, and position residents
Provide restorative and rehabilitative nursing and active and passive range of motion
Implement bowel and bladder programs and collect specimens for cultures
Assist with daily hygiene, grooming, and dressing
Evaluate any changes in residents' overall health
Participate in creating the plan of care, collect data for the MDS, show understanding of ADL flow sheets, and report information gathered to the Charge Nurse
Assist in training of new staff and attend any training, education, and staff meetings
Comply with and promote all safety standards and company policies |
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| Education, training, experience: |
Candidates for the CNA position should meet the following requirements:
Certified Nursing Aide in good standing with the state, or must within 4 months of employment successfully complete state-required training and a competency evaluation program
Secure and maintain a current certification and licensure in the state
12 hours of in service education annually as required by federal and state regulations
Ability and willingness to relate positively and favorably in all interactions and assist others as needed
Ability to maintain regular attendance and meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required, including drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry
Facility Location:
Golden LivingCenter - LaCrescent
101 S. Hill St
LaCrescent, MN 55947
507-895-4445
Karen Grogg-Director of Nursing Services |
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