Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Regional Drug Dependency Unit

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Regional Drug Dependency Unit

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will provide compassionate, high-quality care and support to patients in the Regional Drug Dependency Unit (RDDU) at the Great Plains Area facility in Winnebago, NE. This role supports the interdisciplinary care team by assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring patient status, and promoting a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment for individuals undergoing substance abuse treatment.

Key responsibilities include :

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Supporting patient mobility by assisting with walking, transferring, and positioning.
• Monitoring patient safety and well-being, promptly reporting changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Providing emotional support and encouragement to patients in various stages of recovery.
• Measuring and recording vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Assisting nursing staff with specimen collection, basic wound care, and other clinical tasks as directed.
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation in patient charts and electronic health records.
• Ensuring patient rooms and common areas are clean, safe, and organized.
• Maintaining infection control standards, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assisting with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Collaborating with nursing, behavioral health, and medical staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Adhering to all HIPAA regulations and confidentiality policies.
• Following facility, federal, and tribal healthcare guidelines and protocols.
• Participating in required training and professional development activities.

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