NURSING ASSISTANT, BCH-MEDICAL/SURGICAL

SGMC Health; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health in the Berrien Campus seeks a dedicated CNA to provide personal care, supportive services, and environmental support on a full-time 12-hour night shift. You will assist in activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment in alignment with SGMC’s values and policies.

Requirements include a CNA certification and CPR certification, with high school completion. Experience in acute care within the last 6 months is preferred; strong communication and basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience within the last 6 months in CNA role in Acute Care Setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform simple calculations, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to communicate clearly with, and care for a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, supportive services, and environmental services.
• Also assists in and supports activities of daily living.
• Maintains an atmosphere and environment which supports SGMC’s values, goals and policies.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Flexibility in scheduling

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

CPR certification

Tools

Intercom system

Telephone

Calculator

Beep pager

Job description

Location: Berrien Campus

Department: BER - MEDICAL/SURGICAL

Schedule: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift,

Description

• Provides personal care, supportive services, and environmental services.
• Also assists in and supports activities of daily living.
• Maintains an atmosphere and environment which ensures SGMC’s, values, goals and policies and procedures are consistently supported.

Position Summary

• Provides personal care, supportive services, and environmental services.
• Also assists in and supports activities of daily living.
• Maintains an atmosphere and environment which ensures SGMC’s, values, goals and policies and procedures are consistently supported.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Education and Certification: High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience within the last 6 months in CNA role in Acute Care Setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform simple calculations, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to communicate clearly with, and care for a variety of people
• Flexible in scheduling and assignments.
• Evidence of personal health and hygiene.
• Ability to operate telephone, intercom system, calculator, and beeper.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in hospital setting, consistent shift and unit. Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs.), bending, and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases on a daily basis. Requires extensive walking during shift. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).