Nursing Assistant - GWVNH*

Clayton State University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide exceptional care for geriatric patients. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, monitoring their health, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient care. Join a team that values community engagement and offers a supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to help others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess current Nursing Assistant certification for Georgia.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and nursing assistant skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for assigned residents and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor patients and document care provided accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing nursing care and treatments for geriatric patients. He/she will assist patients with activities of daily living. They will monitor patients and report changes to the charge nurse or supervisor as needed. The work will be performed with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative within the scope of practice for the Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

1. RESIDENT CARE: Provides care for assigned residents and requests assistance when necessary.
2. ASSIST WITH ADL'S: Assists residents with ADL's such as bathing, shaving, oral care, styling hair and dressing; Distributes meal trays and assists patients in consuming meals; Empties urinals and drainage collection bags; Records I&O as instructed; Collects routine specimens.
3. RESIDENT MONITORING: Monitors patient weight utilizing standing lift and wheelchair scales; Monitors vitals as ordered; Documents all care provided on correct form and reports any changes in patients' condition promptly to the Charge Nurse.
4. RESIDENT TRANSFER: Assists residents in transferring to and from bed, chair, commode or stretcher utilizing safe transfer techniques and equipment, such as Hoyer lifts, transfer boards and gait belts.
5. RESIDENT MAINTENANCE PLAN: Observes for proper circulation as necessary; Performs range of motion and ambulates patients as indicated in the plan of care; Maintains functional maintenance plan as instructed.
6. ROOM AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: Maintains resident rooms, makes beds, cleans bedside tables, closets, etc. daily; Maintains patients' equipment; Rinses soiled clothing as necessary and stores in plastic bags for laundry pickup; Puts up clothes upon return from laundry.
7. RESIDENT ASSISTANCE: Escorts residents to and from areas of the facility and hospitals as assigned; Remains with patients as instructed and assists in all areas of care, if needed during routine clinic visits.
8. OTHER DUTIES: Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma, or GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization; Must possess current Nursing Assistant certification (in good standing) for the state of Georgia; Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant. Experience in care of the physically ill, preferably in a geriatric or long-term care setting.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledgeable in providing customer service at a level above average.

Perform a range of motion and ambulate residents as indicated per plan of care. Document all care and treatments provided as indicated.

Basic knowledge of human anatomy and strong nursing assistant skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong telephone etiquette, organizational, customer service and multi-tasking skills.

Must possess current nursing assistant/aide certification (in good standing) from the Georgia Health Partnership Registry.

ABILITIES

Ability to perform vital signs and recognize what is within normal range.

Ability to perform simple treatments, assess pain, obtain weights and assist with ADLs as needed. Assist residents with transfers using mechanical lifts when indicated.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform basic tests including vital signs and weights.

Certifications/License

Must possess current Nursing Assistant certification (in good standing) for the state of Georgia; Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Rotating

Pay Band: B3

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

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Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.

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