CNA - Hospice - PRN With Weekend Availability - Inpatient and InHome

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct personal care and support in patients' homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role covers infants to geriatrics and requires adherence to care plans and safety guidelines.

The CNA must document care and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The position involves performing essential tasks such as bathing, grooming, ADL assistance, and light housekeeping,

Qualifications

• Must have current CNA certification.
• CNA license acceptable as minimum educational requirement.
• One year of nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to follow care plans and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal care including bathing, grooming, and ADL assistance as per patient care plans.
• Assists with mobility, positioning, safety, and transport as needed.
• Documents care rendered within 24 hours with high accuracy and reports changes to RN/Manager.
• Performs light housekeeping in patient homes and supports hospice/POC goals.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and follows supervisory guidelines.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

ADL assistance

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Job Category: Clinical Support Work Shift/Schedule: Varies Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role: Job Summary Has successfully completed Certified Nursing Assistant training who renders direct personal care and other supported services to patients within patients' place of residence under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with the individual plan of care. This position will care for patients in the infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Current Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant Certification. Educational Requirements: CNA license is acceptable as minimum educational requirement. Minimum Experience: Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: One (1) year of nursing assistant-related experience. Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic nursing assistant skills Basic mathematical abilities Knowledge of emergency procedures Demonstrates techniques of therapeutic communication and explains procedure regarding care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure Demonstrates commitment and willingness to follow supervisory guidelines and work as part of a team

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides personal care such as bathing, shampoo, nail care, mouth care, as directed by the patient's plan of care in accordance with service procedures and assists patient's with ADL's and necessary self help skills, leaving the patient's immediate environment neat and clean.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility, or comfort needs.
• Contributes to patient safety and reports potential problems/concepts to the Patient Care Manager/RN/Therapist.
• Performs light housekeeping in patient homes and other patient-related activities as directed by the RN per hospice plan of care.
• Performs, on the average, 5 billable visits per day.
• Provides respite and/or continuous care for patients/caregivers when applicable and as directed by the RN/Patient Care Manager.
• Documents care rendered according to service procedures and forwards to designated personnel within 24 hours of visit with 95% accuracy per record review.
• Completes 12 hours HHA in-service/education programs plus additional In-services yearly.
• Drives vehicle throughout designated service area, adhering to standards of safe driving practices, as evidenced by report of DMV.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as directed by the Patient Care Manager.
• Reports problems/concerns regarding patients to RN/Patient Care Manager.
• Assists patients in achieving their ADLS goals.
• Contributes information to the development of the POC by reporting changes in patients and caregivers functional level and abilities.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.