Northern Light A.R. Gould

Department: Long Term Care Unit

Position is located:Aroostook Health Center

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Summary:

The Lead Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant works with residents needing restorative nursing measures to gain or to maintain their highest, possible, practical functioning level. Provides direct restorative care and delegated therapy tasks including PROM and active ROM, ambulating, special positioning techniques, splints, assistive feeding devices / adaptive equipment, ADL training, bowel and bladder management, restorative dining, and bladder retraining. Duties also include coaching and assisting regular CNAs in positioning, ROM ambulation, ADL, cones / splints / contracture care, ADL specifics, safety device application, appropriate padding and wheelchair cushions, and safety device release, documenting progress of residents assisting in development of QI tools suitable for CNAs to utilize in performing QI audits of Restorative CNA care, and other duties as assigned. Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with a minimum of six months of experience in the Long-Term Care setting; have knowledge of and an interest in geriatrics; and must have a good understanding of medical terminology as applied to Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing issues.

Responsibilities:

• Direct CNA floor staff in providing safe and efficient restorative therapy to resident/patient under the direction of the RN.

• Identify, evaluate and adjust resident restorative lists monthly or on as needed basis.

• Will participate in departmental performance Improvement activities.

• Will comply with facility departmental education programs.

• Accept responsibility for professional growth and development.

• Will follow facility Infection Prevention Policies.

• Will follow facility Safety Policy and Procedure.

• Follows and oversees staff adherence to Resident rights.

• Follow Organization Standards of Behavior.

• Will be able to work with staff proficiency regarding documentation skills.

• Will demonstrate proficiency with resident/patient transfers and oversee and work with CNA team for safety and understanding of procedure.

• Will demonstrate an understanding of adaptive equipment and work with CNA team for compliance and understanding.

• Keeps charge nurse informed of patient's status and changes as well as problems.

• Provides safe and efficient direct resident/patient car under direction of the RN.

• Participates in P.T. In-services and staff meetings as needed.

• Assist new staff with restorative orientation and education.

• Brief resident of procedures involved in restorative care and prepare necessary equipment.

• Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel, as necessary, the procedures involved in treatment process.

• Provide basic gait training using canes, walkers, prosthesis, orthosis, ext. Performs safely.

• Assist in developing restorative care plans for the individual residents in coordination and conjunction with the resident assessment (MDS) under direction of therapy.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

• Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .

Credentials

• Required Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.

• Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.

• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.

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