Certified/Licensed Nursing Assistant

Job description

Navajo Preference Employment Act
In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will provide services to individuals, families, communities, and schools. The incumbent will work under the supervision of a Public Health Nurse (PHN). This position is responsible for collection and reporting of vital signs, patient charting, community outreach, school health services, home visits and patient education and training under the supervision of registered nurses. Provides unscheduled services at the convenience of patients and families, as required to meet program and community needs. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Qualifications
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or GED
Certification/Licensure:
• Must have and maintain a current, active, and unrestricted Certification, License, or registration as a Nursing Assistant from the State of Arizona
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association
• Must have a current and valid state driver’s license with no restrictions maintained throughout employment.

Experience:
One (1) year of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or other direct patient care experience
Other Skills and Abilities:
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
• Positive working relationships with others
• Able to provide direct patient care in a kind, patient, and compassionate manner
• Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with patients and their family
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; Must be able respond appropriately in stressful situation
• Must be proficient with typing and accurate spelling and grammar; detail-oriented and organized
• Completion of and, above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical:
Work requires extensive driving between communities, and ability to drive in all types of roads in adverse weather conditions. Lifting and carrying is necessary to assist disabled patients in ambulation; moderate physical effort is required in handling bulk supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds in homes, schools, and community. Using appropriate body mechanics and proper lifting techniques is required.
Mental:
Must be able to prioritize and use good judgment; coordinate a variety of issues while being frequently interrupted; and be able to cope and manage stressful situations such as chronic or terminal illnesses, child or elderly abuse, and social issues or concerns among patients and families. Must be able to work with a positive team-oriented attitude with other staff; collaborate with multiple departments and personnel
Must be willing to assist other Community Health departments when able and as needed
Environmental:
Incumbent may be exposed to infectious diseases, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, extremes in temperature or humidity, hazardous moving equipment occasionally.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assists with direct patient care and related task. Responsible for obtaining and recording patient information as assigned by PHN (i.e., vital signs, blood sugar, pain assessment, medication information, etc.). Responsible for assisting nursing staff to create, maintain and provide a safe environment.
• Educates patients on specified medical issues within established parameters. Shares the responsibility for reporting any pertinent information or changes in a patient’s conditions or reactions to the PHN. If necessary, a referral may be advised under the supervision and direction of the PHN.
• Provides Navajo interpretation for PHN and medical providers in answering patient questions, gathering patient’s medical history, patient diagnosis, medications, address patient concerns or questions and provide patient education and follow up information. Navajo interpretation can be provided to patients in the home setting, clinic setting, community setting, schools or meetings.
• Participates in Epi-response/emergency preparedness in the community in collaboration with all local, Tribal, State, County, and National Emergency Preparedness Programs.
• Participates in health promotion/disease prevention activities, community health fairs, outreach activities, flu clinics, immunization clinics, school vision and hearing screenings. Assists with community needs assessment survey, identifies community resources, gathers/complies community profile data and prioritizes health needs.
• Responsible for documenting appropriate patient encounter in timely manner within the electronic health record area. Adheres to confidentiality TCRHCC policies, and HIPAA regulations. Documents actions and activities by completing required forms, reports, logs, and patient records.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control. Fosters a collaborative environment, using a team approach to share ideas and to promote safe, patient centered care.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and data management responsibilities. Participates in program meetings, in-service activities, and committees regarding PHN services. Assists with program goals and objectives based on patient and community needs.
• Carries out routine office like activities and administrative functions such as; assist in making and answering phone calls, electronic health record chart reviews, utilizing computer software to enter immunization information, access patient information, or other computer functions as required by PHN department.
• Keeps vehicle and equipment operating by following operating instructions; daily observations and documentation, troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Performs general non-direct patient care duties related to PHN services, including cleaning, arranging, and restocking supply cabinets; maintenance of inventory and ordering supplies; cleaning and sorting supplies, instruments and equipment; calling attention to deficiencies in supplies and equipment; Adheres to safety, environmental and/or infection control standards.
• Provides basic department orientation to new staff or other related employee’s under the Public Health Nursing Department.
• Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role.
• Ensure proper PPE is worn as needed while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.
• Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates)
• Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction.
• Performs other related duties under the Community Health Division, or as necessary per supervisor.