Cert Nursing Assistant PRN - Inpatient Hospice Evening shift

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; Marietta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC is seeking a compassionate CNA to support inpatient hospice care at Wellstar Tranquility in GA. The role requires a GA CNA license and a high school diploma, with evening PRN shifts and duties across ADLs, vital signs, and care coordination with the nursing team.

Applicants should demonstrate empathy, strong communication, and a commitment to patient dignity within a fast-paced hospice setting. No remote work; on-site responsibilities only.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification required in GA at hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Less than 1 year CNA training/experience.

Aufgaben

• Provide resident care per Plan of Care.
• Take vital signs and document, report changes promptly.
• Assist nurse and health care team as assigned.
• Provide meals and nourishment per dietary plan.
• Maintain a safe, organized environment and follow policy.
• Comply with Wellstar policies and code of conduct.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Medical terminology

Communication

Math skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma / GED

Jobbeschreibung

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Note - valid CNA license in GA is REQUIRED as well as high school diploma for this role.

Support Hospice patients inpatient hospice. Location is at Wellstar Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain

PRN supplemental- exceptional committment to quality care/compassion and dignity in a hospice setting.

The Certified Nursing Assistant is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of the professional Charge Nurse. The CNA assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the resident by performing basic resident care functions (i.e., ADLs, ambulation, vital signs, approved technical procedures) and performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure the delivery of preferred care. The work schedule/shift may vary/fluctuate depending on the particular needs of the unit.

Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient/resident and family

• Protects rights and dignity of patient/resident at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in patient/resident rounding per standards.
• Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of needs for follow-up.
• Resolves concerns and immediately informs the nurse/leader of complaints.
• Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patient/residents and families.
• Presents self in positive and professional manner and demonstrates sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.

Patient/Resident Centered Care

• Provide patient/resident care according to the Plan of Care.
• Provide basic patient/resident care needs (e.g. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) as assigned.
• Assist nurse and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned.
• Provide meals and nourishment to the patient/resident according to dietary standards and the plan of care. Documents intake and output.
• Take vital signs and document, report verbally to the nurse any acute changes in a timely manner.
• Document all patient care delivered in a timely manner as required by policy.

Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family

• Protects rights and dignity of resident at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Participates in resident rounding per standards.
• Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of needs for follow- up.
• Resolves resident concerns and immediately informs the Charge Nurse/manager of complaints
• Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to residents and families
• Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others

2. Resident Centered Care

• Provide resident care according to the written Plan of Care
• Provide basic resident care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) as assigned.
• Assist Charge Nurse/Manager and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned
• Provide meals and nourishment to the resident according to dietary standards and the plan of care.
• Take vital signs and document, report verbally to the Charge Nurse any unusual findings.
• Document all patient care delivered in a timely manner as required by policy.

Provide emotional support for the patient/resident and family

• Verify how the patient/resident wants to be addressed.
• Demonstrates professional and friendly bedside manner.
• Provide time to listen and establish rapport.
• Affirm and recognize the family's role in support of the patient/resident.
• Observe any religious, or cultural restrictions or practices of the patient/resident and family.

5. Provide emotional support for the resident and family.

• Provide time to listen and establish rapport
• Recognize the familys role as the decision makers and caregivers
• Recognize the value of the life of the resident
• Provide a peaceful presence
• Observe any religious or cultural restrictions or practices of the patient or family.

Provide for a safe and organized environment

• Perform basic housekeeping duties in the immediate area of the patient/resident s room and bath.
• Cleans and sanitizes personal direct care items (bedpan, urinal, etc) per policy/standards.
• Ensure that safety hazards related to fall risk are removed or controlled i.e. cords, oxygen tubing, clutter etc.
• Ensure that Oxygen signage is displayed, and tanks are stored correctly.
• Ensure that bedrails, bed alarms and personal alarms are utilized correctly and encourage family and visitors to do so.

Ensure that the patient/resident has all the required supplies needed for care

• Stock the necessary medical supplies and skin care products in the patient/resident care area.
• Stock the required linens and incontinent supplies in the patient/residents room.
• Transports patient/resident as needed.
• Transports specimens and supplies as needed.
• Transoports specimens and supplies as needed.

3. Provide for a safe and organized environment

• Perform basic housekeeping duties in the immediate area of the patients room and bath.
• Cleans and sanitizes personal direct care items (bedpan, urinal, etc) per policy/standards
• Ensure that safety hazards related to fall risk are removed or controlled i.e. cords, oxygen tubing, clutter etc.
• Ensure that Oxygen signage is displayed, and tanks are stored correctly.
• Ensure that bedrails, bed alarms and personal alarms are utilized correctly and encourage family and visitors to do so.
• Ensure that the resident has all the required supplies needed for care

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

- Rising Senior in Good Standing General or High School Diploma / GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

- CNA - Cert Nurse Assistant

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

CNA Certification must be valid in the state of GA Upon Hire Required and

Required Minimum Experience:

Less than 1 year Completion of the State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants and competency evaluation is required. Maintains ongoing CEU hours to maintain Certified Activity Assistant certification Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Must complete orientation and demonstrate proficiency in required functions and tasks related to resident care.
Must be able to read, interpret, and understand verbal instructions
ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology
have basic math skills
Must be able to perform under stressful conditions
Must have patience tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and family members.