Job Information
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Nursing Assistant (NA) - Woodruff Manor in Woodruff, South Carolina
When you join us as a full-time LPN at Woodruff Manor you will be eligible for:
$5000 Sign-On Bonus (paid in 4 installments)
Commitment Bonus of 12.5% of your earnings for the first year (paid in 4 installments)
Facility Information
Woodruff Manor is an 88-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that has provided care to the Woodruff community since 1987. Our compassionate team has the training and expertise to provide the individualized patient care needed during a stay. The team includes an attending physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants — all working together to provide a positive and caring environment.
Total # of beds: 88 beds
Average patient age: Adult
Patient Services: long-term care and short-term rehabilitation
Case Types: psychiatric / memory care, diabetic care, dialysis care as well as foley catheters, trachs, and PEG tubes
Position Summary
Under the direction of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Registered Nurse (RN), and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Nursing Assistant (NA) assists resident with non-license clinical care such as basic nursing skills (such as bathing, dressing and toileting when necessary) and environmental assistance (i.e., responding immediately to calls for assistance, changing linens and making beds, cleaning resident room, etc.) to facilitate quality service and improve resident outcomes. The NA will document and communicate with team members (CNA, LPN, and RN) in a timely manner. The NA must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, and treatment needs of resident, families, and visitors.
Minimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent with a Certified Nursing Assistant program 16-hour letter
Job Duties
Organizational:
Monitors and controls noise at desk to ensure professional conduct and appearance; assures the front desk is attended
Maintains a clean, neat and organized desk area to facilitate workflow, ensuring confidential and PHI information is properly secured
Equipment:
Skillfully operate and maintain computer, printer and fax machines; telephone system
Quality:
Routinely maintains standards of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid and Department of Health and Environmental Control and other licensing and regulatory agencies
Demonstrates practice to maintain a safe environment and reports safety issues for residents, visitors, co-workers and self
Recognizes risk management situations and reports them in a timely manner
Promptly reports equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel; uses chain of command when reporting problems/concerns and resident confidentiality, confidentiality of facility information and residents’ rights and responsibilities.
Successfully completes initial orientation and annual required computerized training, competencies and annual health evaluation
Development:
Attends unit staff meetings, applying knowledgeable of facility’s policies and procedures, medical terminology and specific services of departments
Identifies and actively supports positive relations within team and across department lines; maintains an open and positive attitude by a willingness to participate in new initiatives
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
Resident/Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional resident/customer situations; responds promptly to resident needs; solicits resident feedback in an attempt to achieve an optimum level of resident care; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to the ideas of others; and is willing to try new solutions and options; demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; respectfully helps to educate others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, excellence and attention to detail; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality and excellence.