CNA Apprentice - Nursing Assistant Trainee

Position Purpose:

This position is time-limited to four (4) months pursuant to NRS 632.285.

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides or assists in activities of daily living, as well as emotional support to, Adult, and Geriatric patients. 'Supervision' is defined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as follows: "Supervision" means direction by a qualified nurse for the accomplishment of a nursing task or activity, including initial direction and periodic inspection of the actual accomplishment of the task or activity. 

Nature and Scope:

The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the uses of equipment specific to the area of employment.  This position is responsible to annually demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, BLS, and hazardous materials.

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the incumbent collects data relative to the health status of a patient, and provides basic information to the licensed nurse to develop a problem list and revise information on the plan of care.

This position provides physical care, comfort measures, and emotional support to the adult and geriatric patient population as directed by a professional registered nurse.

The incumbent may assist with basic restorative care.  This position also provides a safe and healthy patient care environment and completes basic duties as assigned by a licensed nurse.

The Certified Nursing Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensor, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:  Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

Experience:

Enrolled in a training program required for certification as a nursing assistant through a Nevada State Board of Nursing approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.

License(s):

None.

Certification(s):

Required to have passed the final exam to be a Certified Nursing Assistant and must be pending certification from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.  This position is time-limited to four (4) months pursuant to NRS 632.285. Current BLS certification by American Heart Association standards required within trainee program duration.

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.