Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg Nights

Wellstar Health System•Griffin, GA

About The Position

The Care Partner is a support care provider who works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The role focuses on promoting a positive patient experience by partnering with nurses, physicians, the healthcare team, and other providers. The Care Partner assists with activities of daily living, comfort measures, and basic patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, ambulation, and vital signs. Approved advanced technical skills may also be required, such as phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters, depending on unit needs. The position also involves clerical tasks such as retrieving data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies or patient medications. The Care Partner must communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, follow direction from a variety of care providers, and remain compassionate and respectful under stressful conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Less than one year of related experience.
Valid Georgia CNA certification upon hire.
BLS, American Red Cross BLS, or BLS Instructor certification upon hire.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer skills.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers in delivering patient care.
Ability to multitask and function in stressful and emergency situations.
Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Georgia driver's license upon hire.
Private vehicle insurance upon hire.

Responsibilities

Partner with the healthcare team, patients, and families to provide excellent customer service and protect patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
Participate in resident rounding, promptly answer telephones and call lights, communicate needs for follow-up, and escalate concerns or complaints to the Charge Nurse or manager.
Offer assistance and comfort measures, and maintain a positive and professional manner.
Provide care according to the written Plan of Care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort, meals, and nourishment.
Assist the Charge Nurse, manager, and other healthcare team members with care delivery as assigned.
Take and document vital signs, and verbally report unusual findings to the Charge Nurse.
Document all patient care in a timely manner according to policy.
Provide emotional support to patients and families, listen and build rapport, recognize family roles, and observe religious or cultural practices.
Maintain a safe and organized environment by performing basic housekeeping, cleaning and sanitizing direct-care items, and managing fall and oxygen safety measures.
Ensure patients have needed medical supplies, skin care products, linens, and incontinence supplies.
Perform clerical functions, including retrieving data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies or patient medications.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.