Acute Care CNA - Patient Care & Lab Support

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant at Phoebe Putney Health System supports physicians and nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care to a specified population in Albany, GA. You will perform direct and indirect tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse, assist with specimens, basic lab duties, EKGs, and patient comfort measures.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS and CNA certifications, and 1+ year patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• A vocational/technical degree in medical field preferred.
• 1+ year patient care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and CNA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient responses to treatment.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Uses appropriate equipment and adapts to new technology.
• Escalates concerns to licensed nurses as needed.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Documentation

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Field

Job description

The Certified Nursing Assistant at Phoebe Putney Health System supports physicians and nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care to a specified population in Albany, GA. You will perform direct and indirect tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse, assist with specimens, basic lab duties, EKGs, and patient comfort measures.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS and CNA certifications, and 1+ year patient care experience.