Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN

Posted:
8/9/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family - Protects rights and dignity of resident at all times. - Maintains confidentiality. - Participates in resident rounding per standards. - Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of needs for - follow- up. - Resolves resident concerns and immediately informs the Charge Nurse/manager of - complaints. - Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to residents and families. - Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs - of others. Resident Centered Care - Provide resident care according to the written Plan of Care. - Provide basic resident care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort - measures) as assigned. - Assist Charge Nurse/Manager and other members of health care team with care delivery as - assigned. - Provide meals and nourishment to the resident according to dietary standards and the plan of - care. - Take vital signs and document, report verbally to the Charge Nurse any unusual findings. - Document all patient care delivered in a timely manner as required by policy. Provide for a safe and organized environment - Perform basic housekeeping duties in the immediate area of the patients room and bath. - Cleans and sanitizes personal direct care items (bedpan, urinal, etc) per policy/standards. - Ensure that safety hazards related to fall risk are removed or controlled i.e. cords, oxygen - tubing, clutter etc. - Ensure that Oxygen signage is displayed, and tanks are stored correctly. - Ensure that bedrails, bed alarms and personal alarms are utilized correctly and encourage - family and visitors to do so. Ensure that the resident has all the required supplies needed for care - Stock the necessary medical supplies and skin care products in the resident care area. - Stock the required linens and incontinent supplies in the residents room. Provide emotional support for the resident and family. - Provide time to listen and establish rapport. - Affirm and recognize the familys role as the decision makers and caregivers - Recognize the value of the life of the resident. - Provide a peaceful presence. - Observe any religious or cultural restrictions or practices of the patient or family. Required Minimum Education: High school diploma Required or High School rising Senior in good standing Rising High School Junior/Senior Required High School rising Senior in good standing Rising High School Junior or Senior Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
  • Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
  • Georgia Driver's License-Preferred
  • Private Vehicle insurance-Preferred
  • Cert Nurse Assistant
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Less than 1 year related experience Required Required Minimum Skills:

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