CNA- Acute Care V Nights

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to support patient care on-site. The role emphasizes compassionate treatment, documentation accuracy, and adherence to care plans tailored to patient needs.

Experience in clinical settings and familiarity with standard medical equipment are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Field (Preferred)
• 1+ year Patient Care Experience in a health care setting (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements 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.
• 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 (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

Education

Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Field

Job description

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

• Required Certifications/Licensures:


• Basic Life Support (BLS)


• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Essential Functions

DOCUMENTATION:

• 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.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

• 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

CARE PROCESSES:

• 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.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS:

• 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 (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.