Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Emergency Medicine

Aptive•Decatur, GA

27d

About The Position

Aptive Resources is seeking skilled Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) - Emergency Medicine to support the Atlanta VA Medical System. The CNAs will perform a variety of patient care and diagnostic support duties under the minimal supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). They will provide effective interventions tailored to individual patient needs in accordance with established facility policies and safety standards.

Requirements

Current CNA certification from any state in the United States.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a relevant skill set, with recent experience (within the last six months).
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification/License or Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Certification/License may be accepted in lieu of a Nursing Assistant certification.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to anticipate the needs of professional staff and work collaboratively.
Competency in basic nursing care and diagnostic support duties.
Proficient in documentation and patient care planning.
Ability to provide physical and emotional support to patients.
Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations.
Ability to complete and successfully pass any required government background check

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal care, including feeding, walking, lifting, and turning.
Provide hygiene care using specialized equipment for patients receiving oxygen or suction therapy.
Supervise and support patients in self-care activities such as eating, dressing, and using prosthetic devices.
Assist with pre and post-operative care instructions based on nurse or doctor guidance.
Take, record, and report vital signs and changes in patients' conditions to the nurse.
Assist in diagnostic examinations such as lumbar punctures, liver biopsy, bone marrow examinations, and emergency procedures.
Collect, label, and transport specimens to the laboratory.
Assemble necessary equipment for procedures and ensure patient positioning.
Clean and care for medical equipment used in oxygen and suction therapy and frame beds.
Report equipment needing repair.
Conduct inventories and contraband searches as needed.
Change simple dressings and care for patients with infections or communicable diseases.
Provide care for patients with oxygen therapy, chest therapy, postural drainage, and catheter care.
Administer basic life support measures.
Document vital signs and patient condition in patient charts.
Assist with the completion of patient admission histories.
Verbally provide information to nurses for inclusion in Nursing Care Plans.
Conduct ongoing evaluations of the mental health environment of care.
Accompany mental health patients to external appointments.
Monitor activities in accordance with VHA and AVAHCS regulations.
Work with COVID-19 positive patients and Patients Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID-19.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Perform other duties as assigned.