CNA Crisp Agency - 13-to-16-week contact

Crisp Regional Hospital; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordele Health and Rehab in Cordele, GA is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant for a 13-to-16-week contract. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will provide basic patient care and support the nursing staff in daily activities.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of related work, and an active CNA certification. You will participate in interdisciplinary care, monitor patients, and assist with hygiene, mobility, and vitals as directed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED state certification.
• Requires one year of work-related experience.
• Requires and maintains a Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care under supervision and assists with daily living activities.
• Assists patients with hygiene, hair and oral care as required.
• Operates medical equipment safely and collects/transports specimens as directed.
• Alerts nursing staff to changes in patient condition and supports infection control measures.
• Represents a professional image and participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CNA Crisp Agency - 13-to-16-week contact

Job Category: Cordele Health and Rehab

Requisition Number: DRAFT002628

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Cordele, GA 31015, USA

Description

Position Summary:

Up to 16-week Contract

Under the leadership of the departmental Nursing Director and the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Agency Certified Nursing Assistant provides culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate patient care. The Agency Certified Nursing Assistant works under close supervision of a licensed nurse and performs a variety of basic patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs of patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:

Requires a high school diploma or GED state certification.

• Experience:

Requires one year of work-related experience.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires and maintains a Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and staff from other departments of the organization.
• Provides direct support to the nursing staff and follows the departmental Director’s and licensed nursing staffs’ instructions and directions in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Alerts the nursing staff and medical staff to observed changes in the patient’s condition.
• Operates medical equipment safely, such as automatic blood pressure machines and SCD machines.
• Collects and transports patient specimens for laboratory analysis as directed.
• Assists patients with basic hygiene, hair and oral care as required.
• Complies with CRHS and departmental safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality care and services.
• Maintains and expands knowledge of medical terminology.
• Provides basic clerical support as requested.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing, clinical, and medical staff members as well as patients, families, and visitors.
• Participates in performance improvement studies and integrates performance improvement standards into work-related activities.
• Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned to assure resident safety.

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