Certified Nursing Asst PRN SP SG-Twin Fountains home

Posted:
11/2/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
LaGrange, Georgia, United States ⋅ Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
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/resident and family * Protects rights and dignity of patient/resident at all times. * Maintains confidentiality. * Participates in patient/resident rounding per standards. * Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of needs for follow-up. * Resolves concerns and immediately informs the nurse/leader of complaints. * Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patient/residents and families. * Presents self in positive and professional manner and demonstrates sensitivity to concerns and needs of others. Patient/Resident Centered Care * Provide patient/resident care according to the Plan of Care. * Provide basic patient/resident care needs (e.g. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort * measures) as assigned. * Assist nurse and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned. * Provide meals and nourishment to the patient/resident according to dietary standards and the plan of care. * Documents intake and output. * Take vital signs and document, report verbally to the nurse any acute changes in a timely manner. * Document all patient care delivered in a timely manner as required by policy. Provide emotional support for the patient/resident and family *Verify how the patient/resident wants to be addressed. *Demonstrates professional and friendly bedside manner. *Provide time to listen and establish rapport. *Affirm and recognize the family's role in support of the patient/resident. *Observe any religious, or cultural restrictions or practices of the patient/resident and family. Provide for a safe and organized environment * Perform basic housekeeping duties in the immediate area of the patient/resident s 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 patient/resident has all the required supplies needed for care * Stock the necessary medical supplies and skin care products in the patient/resident care area. * Stock the required linens and incontinent supplies in the patient/residents room. * Transports patient/resident as needed. * Transports specimens and supplies as needed. *Transoports specimens and supplies as needed. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

  • High School Diploma General or Rising Senior in Good Standing General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
  • Cert Nurse Assistant or Basic Life Support

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Less than 1 year related experience Required

Required Minimum Skills:

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