- Instructor
- Develops and oversee new hire orientation process for CNAs.
- Collaborate and assist with the ongoing education offerings for CNAs.
- Assist in the training and ongoing skills assessment for existing CNAs.
- Review and gather feedback from key stakeholders regarding yearly competency checklists for all CNAs.
- Provide instruction for mandated certifications including but not limited to BLS, Heartsaver, MOAB. 2.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of CNA scope of practice
- Orients newly hired staff and provides ongoing instruction to existing staff in the following areas:
- Reporting of abnormal findings
- Patient handling, mobility and positioning/repositioning
- Hand hygiene and PPE donning/doffing
- Assisting patients in performance of ADLs, patient feeding/feed assists
- I&Os, daily weights, fluid restrictions
- Skin care and pressure injury prevention methods
- Maintaining and understanding appropriate precautions including infection control/transmission-based specific, aspiration risk, fall risk, restricted extremity, seizure, and suicide risk
- Use of patient care equipment including but not limited to the performance of: i. Vital signs (blood pressure cuff, thermometer, pulse oximetry) ii. ECGs iii. Bladder Scans iv. Glucometry v. Hospital beds (e.g. scale, HOB, bed exit alarm) vi. Patient handling (e.g. hoyer, ceiling, stand assist, lateral transfer devices)
- Preparation of hospital room for admission
- Role/responsibility of the 1:1 sitter/patient observation
- Handling and safe transport of reusable instruments for sterile processing 3.
- Ensures completion and maintenance of competency documentation for any instruction provided.
- Maintains attendance and record of education/instruction provided.
- Provides copies of competency/instruction records to department managers and utilizes available technology to track and maintain records (e.g. HealthStream).
- Assists in the identification of education needs for new/different equipment, policies, or regarding patient care trends.
- Attends pertinent hospital wide or unit-based meetings as assigned.
- Maintains own clinical competency through continued work in the CNA role at a minimum of one shift biweekly. 4. Professional/Leadership
- Communicates performance or equipment concerns to appropriate individual following the chain of command.
- Responsible for identifying self-learning needs and collaborates with Director of Nursing Practice and Clinical Education to ensure ongoing professional development and growth.
- Communicates with colleagues in a professional manner both written and verbal.
- Provides instructions and inservice on new products, procedures and equipment in a manner that will maintain safety.
- Acts as liaison between Clinical Education and clinical areas.
- Helps conduct monthly CNA education meetings.
- Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity, self-motivated.
- Demonstrates knowledge of disaster and emergency policies and procedures. 5. Human Resources
- Identifies and communicates CNA staff performance concerns with the Clinical Nurse Manager/Lead.
- Maintains employee confidentiality
- Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
- Completes annual education and competency requirements.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
- Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
- Attends annual review and department inservices as scheduled.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
- Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility. 7. Performs additional duties as required or assigned.
- 3+ years of relative work experience required.
- Behaves with Integrity and
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
- Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
- Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
- Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
- Required Certified Nursing Assistant
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
- Associates degree preferred.
- Completion of CNA training program required.
- Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
- Potential exposure to noxious odors.
- Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
- Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
- Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
- Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
- Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
- Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
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Clinical Instructor/CNA - Portland, ME, United States - Northern Light Health
Description
Northern Light Mercy HospitalDepartment:
Nursing and Clinical Education
Position is located:
Mercy Fore River
Work Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Summary:
The Clinical Instructor, CNA works closely with the Clinical Nurse Educator(s) and Clinical Nurse Leads/Managers to assist and support the initial and ongoing training of certified nursing assistants at NL Mercy Hospital.
Reviews competency checklists for all CNA staff specific in accordance with the CNA scope of practice and the board of nursing regulations.
Assists in the coordination ongoing educational offerings and provides feedback from key stakeholders to the Clinical Educator and/or Nurse Leads/Managers to assist in the identification and assessment of ongoing learning needs.
Assists with auditing quality improvement efforts and meeting Joint Commission standards. Upholds all of the regulatory, licensing, and accrediting standards applicable to the CNA. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or proprietary information, and must handle and protect the information in accordance with hospital and system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards.
The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization.The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of Hospital.
Responsibilities:
Operations Management:
6 Professional Requirements:
Other Information:
See attached
Competencies and Skills
Builds Trust:
Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.