Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for assisting nursing personnel in provision of basic care for residents and necessary unit tasks and functions in compliance with Spring Creek’s policies, procedures, applicable health care standards and Kentucky Department of Health.
Responsibilities: Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization Provide basic nursing care to patients within Spring Creek’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.
Provide general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice.
Meet communication needs of patients.
Demonstrate performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant.
Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient.
Perform basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
Demonstrate ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
Maintain awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric, and general patient population.
Demonstrate ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.
Provide explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
Communicate appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers, and physicians.
Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
Meet current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
Manage and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Coordinate and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
This list is not exhaustive of all the responsibilities required for this position.
We want to hear from YOU! Apply today, walk-ins always welcome! This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability.
No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.
Benefits: Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance 401(k) Standard shift: Day shift Evening shift Night shift 3x12 5x8 Rotating weekends CNA License Required!