Pennsburg Manor

GENESIS HEALTHCARESM JOB DESCRIPTION: CENTERS POSITION TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant (ACN1) Job Description: 8.18 Serial Number: Z24754 Effective Date: 1/15/02 Revision Date: 6/27/17 Page: 1 of 6 OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Category I DEPARTMENT: Nursing REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Nursing Administrator GRADE: 9 FLSA: Nonexempt POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her Certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to: 1.1. Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living(ADL); 1.2. Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy; 1.3. Assists patients with ambulation and transfers; 1.4. Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed; 1.5. Applies adaptive equipment as ordered; 1.6. Cares for personal belongings; 1.7. Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed; 2. Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds; 3. Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments asrequested; 4. Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area; 5. Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing; 6. Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;