Certified Nurse Aide - Somerset Avenue Windber, Pennsylvania, United States
1 day ago
Job description
DescriptionOVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
This position is responsible for providing nursing care in the Palliative Care Unit and teaching patients and families the skills necessary to care for themselves at home. This position is also responsible for meeting patient/family needs effectively and efficiently through all life stages and age. PCU CNA's are responsible for assisting the RN within the realm of the Nursing Assistant Certification with respect to any changes with patients.
QualificationsEducation/Training/License/Certification:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Valid Nurse Aide certification required. For those hired prior to June 30, 2002 certification is preferred; not required.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification required.
Certification in Palliative Care within 2 years of hire is preferred.
Work Experience:
One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
Driving Record:
If deemed a driver in your position, a valid Driver's license and proof of insurance are required. Motor Vehicle Record checks will be performed upon hire, in addition to annually thereafter.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
- Ability to speak effectively with patients and employees of the organization.
- Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Knowledge of body mechanics.
- Knowledge of state nursing guidelines and health standards.
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