Certified Nurse Aide

About Arnot Health

Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.

Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.arnothealth.org.

Summary

Provide nursing care to residents age 16 and over who require Skilled Long Term and short Term Care including the chronically ill, geriatric and in firmed resident. The primary purpose of your job position is to render routine daily nursing and restorative care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan and under the direction of a professional nurse. As a Certified Nursing Assistant necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to make your Job Description as complete as possible, however, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Reports to the Nursing Supervisor or Unit Director.

Responsibilities

PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing or performing tasks.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with established policy and procedure and as instructed by the Professional Nurse.
• Receives the nursing report upon reporting in and gives reports to Charge Nurse before ending shift duty hours.
• Records all entries on flow sheets, nutrition sheets, elimination record, activities record, rehabilitation record and completes all documentation in electronic form, or as instructed.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed on the shift as they occur, providing statement for same.
  
  

Nursing Care Functions

• Performs routine resident care
• Promotes resident comfort
  
  

Care Plan And Assessment Functions

• Assists with carrying out the Resident Assessment.
• Participates in Care Plan conferences to develop and review Resident Care Plans.
• Provides nursing care according to established Care Plan.
• Reviews residents closet door care plan, informs nurse of any changes in patient condition.
  
  

Safety And Sanitation

• Is responsible for cleaning resident equipment such as commode chairs, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and geri-chairs.
• Follows policies and procedures related to Standard Precautions.
• Keeps resident's rooms, dresser drawers, closet, utility rooms, shower/tub rooms and corridors neat and in order.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience or job knowledge is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred.
  
  

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Nursing aide certification is required.
• If hired without certification, must complete the requirements for nurse aide certification for job retention within 120 days.
• Heartsaver CPR required within 90 days of hire date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health is required because long periods of standing and walking are involved.
• Also, stretching and lifting are required in the care of patients, the equipment and the physical environment.
• Manual dexterity is necessary for handling instruments and equipment.
• Visual and aural acuity are required to make adequate observations of resident's condition.
  
  

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide

Location: St Joe's Hospital

Department: LTC/SNF

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: Monday - Sunday Rotation

Sign-On Bonus: $0

• Pay Range Disclosure: $22.00 - $28.00**
  
  

Centralus Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. or for Arnot [email protected]