CNA (PRN, AS NEEDED)

Wayne Memorial Hospital; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, Georgia is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) to collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery. The C.N.A. will provide assistance in patient care across nursing areas, ensuring safe patient transport and constant monitoring of patients as needed.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and complete a Certified Nursing Assistant course, demonstrating knowledge of patient hygiene and safety measures, as well as excellent multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completion is required.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course is mandatory.
• Knowledge of principles of patient hygiene, comfort, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care throughout nursing areas.
• Ensure safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Provide services of an Observer for patients requiring constant observations.
• Perform clerical duties to facilitate efficient nursing unit functioning.

Skills

Knowledge of patient hygiene

Multitasking and prioritization

Effective interpersonal skills

Work initiative and dependability

Education

High school graduate or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant course

Job description

Job Summary

Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Employee authorization for access to EPHI is determined by job function and is under the direction of the Department Director or Nurse Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

The C.N.A. assists in-patient care throughout nursing areas and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observations in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Education

• High school graduate or GED completion
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant course required

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have knowledge of principles of patient hygiene, comfort and safety measures
• Handle a multitude of tasks at one time; prioritizes them appropriately
• Interact effectively with people who have widely differing backgrounds
• Demonstrates exceptional work initiative, dependability and effort
• Maintain a professional relationship with all members of hospital staff
• Required to pass competencies for this position