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WHARTON NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC CNA in Wharton, Texas

Provide direct nursing care, under direct supervision/direction of a nurse, in accordance with federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment Perform resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse, including but not limited to transporting and transferring, restocking resident room, changing linen, properly positioning resident, bathing, assisting with bowel and bladder needs, assisting with dressing, assisting with eating and hydration, taking vital signs, and caring for resident as needed or directed Document tasks performed in accordance with organization policies and procedures Follow appropriate infection control practices Report any observations and pertinent information, regarding resident care and condition, to the nursing supervisor promptly Document observations and care delivered to residents daily, per standards of practice and facility policy and procedures Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility's written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents total regimen of care Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed Conduct oneself professionally in compliance with facility policies Ensure that nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner. If there must be a delay, explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off, or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines Ensure to refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator Ensure not disclose resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system

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