Certified Nursing Assistant Days

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist physicians and nursing staff in delivering patient care. The role includes direct and indirect patient care under a licensed nurse, lab tasks, and some clerical duties.

The CNA collaborates with the care team to promote quality outcomes in line with the hospital's mission and values. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with a vocational/technical medical degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents and submits required information in a timely fashion.
• Documents processes, policies, products, and service offerings with clarity and accuracy.
• Ensures documentation is tailored to expected readers and uses correct terminology.
• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for the role.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements the plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response and communicates effectively with the care team.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Field

Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists Physicians and nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse. Collects specimens, runs lab tests, performs EKG's, Drug screen collection, and Breath Alcohols. Performs clerical duties as assigned. Participates in unit activities that enhance and promote quality patient care outcomes in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Patient Care Services of Phoebe Putney Health System.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Field (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1+ year Patient Care Experience in a health care setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Essential Functions

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.
• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients' confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current Knowledge in present areas of responsibility to include any specialty certification requirements (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.