Certified Nursing Assistant - Vent Unit - PRN - 7A to 7P

Crisp Regional Health Services; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health services provider in Cordele is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in patient care. This role entails being an active member of an interdisciplinary team, providing comfort and basic care to patients, and maintaining appropriate certifications. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and be responsible for documenting care. A high school diploma or GED is required along with certification as a Nursing Assistant and BLS. This position is essential for quality patient service and requires a professional approach.

Qualifications

• Requires and maintains a Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS) is needed.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct support to the nursing staff.
• Documents care provided in the medical record.

Skills

Positive interpersonal communication skills

Basic patient care

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director, Nursing, the Certified Nursing Assistant is an active member of the department that collects data, provides comfort measures and basic care to patients. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing care that is appropriate for the patients’ developmental age and is culturally sensitive.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school diploma in General Studies or a GED state certification.
• Experience: Requires up to six months of work‑related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications: Requires and maintains a Certified Nursing Assistant certification and a certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS). (If BLS certification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.) Requires and maintains a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. A Motor Vehicle Report is required upon hire and reviewed annually.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and other departments of the organization.
• Provides direct support to the nursing staff in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Observes and reports patients' status to the Registered Nurse.
• Follows the Nurse Manager and nursing staff instructions and directions.
• Alerts the nursing staff and medical staff to observed changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assists patient with basic hygiene, hair and oral care as required.
• Complies with CRHS and department safety, infection control and performance improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality care and services.
• Maintains and expands knowledge of medical terminology.
• Documents care provided in the medical record.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing, clinical and medical staff members, patient, families and visitors.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.