Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist in the care of medical-surgical patients with a focus on activities of daily living, under the supervision of a nurse.

The role includes vital signs, glucose monitoring, and documenting patient data in accordance with procedures. The candidate should have a high school diploma (preferred), at least 1 year of experience, and hold a professional certification.

Qualifications

• Proper safety procedures are utilized to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Verbal reports abnormal vital signs to a nurse.
• Follows policies and procedures and physician's orders.
• Performs bedside glucose testing and records results.
• Communicates with patients, families, and staff clearly.
• Transports patients as directed by the RN.
• Uses lift equipment and safe handling devices for patient transport.
• Answers call lights and phones promptly, keeping the area organized.
• Maintains a clean work area and wears PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily patient care under nurse direction.
• Record and monitor vital signs and intake/output.
• Perform bedside glucose testing and document results.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and care team.
• Transport patients as directed by the RN to different units.
• Utilize lift devices to aid safe patient handling.
• Respond to call lights promptly and maintain a clean, organized area.
• Follow safety policies and report needed repairs to the charge nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Vital signs

Glucose monitoring

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Assist in the care of medical-surgical patients with a primary focus on activities of daily living under the direction of a nurse. The CNA will perform and document vital signs, intake and output, glucose monitoring and other patient care duties.

Education

• High School Diploma - General Studies - Preferred

Experience

• 1 Year - Required

License & Certification

• Professional Certification - Required

Core Job Functions

• Proper safety procedures are utilized to ensure patient and staff safety are utilized. Verbally reports abnormal vital signs or other abnormal assessments to a nurse. Follows policies and procedures and physician's orders.
• Performs bedside glucose testing. Accurately records results according to standard operating procedure. Quality Control (QC) and maintenance performed and documented.
• Utilize interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and members of the Provider and RN. Communicates relevant, accurate, and complete information.
• Under the direction of the RN transports patients to other patient care areas
• Training is completed on all safe handling devices. Assesses the patient to determine the most appropriate lift equipment to use on a specific patient. Lift assist devices are used on all needed transports.
• Call lights and phones are answered in an efficient and professional manner and messages are communicated to the appropriate person. Work area is kept organized and clean.
• Adheres to safety policy wearing protective equipment while cleaning and reports any needed repairs directly to charge nurse. Follows Isolation Precautions per policy. Trash and linens are bagged per policy and placed in soiled utility room, cleans and sanitizes all equipment and as needed to include stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, IV poles etc.