CNA

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists physicians and nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the licensed nurse. Collects specimens, runs lab tests, performs EKGs, drug screen collections, and breath alcohol tests. Performs clerical duties as assigned. Participates in unit activities that enhance and promote quality patient care outcomes in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Patient Care Services of Phoebe Putney Health System.

Responsibilities

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users and uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.
• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for the role; understands equipment operation, maintains it in working order, troubleshoots problems, and uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements the plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on the plan of care; monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients; adapts communication style, listens, and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment and provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients' confidentiality and privacy; supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care; involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in patient assessment; includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes; documents the results of the evaluation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational/Technical Degree in Medical Field (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1+ year patient care experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (Required)

Additional Duties

• Adheres to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility, including any specialty certification requirements through self-education and attendance at ongoing educational programs.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.