Certified Nursing Assistant - PSN

Job Purpose: The Certified Nursing Assistant for the Pediatric Skilled Nursing functions as a member of the patient care team performing basic tasks within the scope of certification and demonstrated competence. Performs nursing tasks delegated by a registered nurse under the direction and supervision of registered nurse or other licensed personnel.
Essential Job Functions:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)

• Responsible for the supervision and safety of clients in a multi-discipline care setting.
• Required to observe client activities, detect areas of danger, and distinguish when clients who are non-communicative are in need of personal cares, and converse clearly with clients and staff on a frequent basis
• Performs basic personal care tasks such as bathing and mouth care, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating assistance, and skin care.
• Provides basic nursing skills within a level of competency and as delegated by a licensed nurse. i.e., hygiene, physical cares, intake/nutrition including GT and JT feed administration and light meal preparation, ambulation/exercise, maintaining infection control and safety, assists with tracheostomy and GT stoma cares.
• Provides basic restorative services including the application of assistive devices for ambulation, range of motion exercises, proper turning and positioning in bed and chair, bowel and bladder training and use and care of prosthetic devices.
• Works collaboratively with childcare staff to meet all aspects of developmental and academic needs of the child. Assists teachers, other staff, and clients to participate in and engage clients in client activities.
• Accompany the children on field trips and outdoor play as needed.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks, i.e., toy cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, etc.
• Cleans equipment and supplies after use and reports any deficiencies or unsafe equipment to the RN in charge or appropriate personnel immediately.
• Communicating effectively with clients and families, assures confidentiality of all patient/family information.
• Works in partnership with the quality department to develop appropriate measures in support of program outcomes.
• Participates in department quality planning activities, e.g., continuous improvement, Logic models, performance metrics, etc.
• Must maintain all certifications
• Other duties as assigned.