Cert Nursing Assistant PRN - Inpatient Hospice Evening shift

Wellstar Health System

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports inpatient hospice patients at Wellstar Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. This PRN supplemental role calls for a commitment to quality care, compassion, and dignity in a hospice setting. Under the direction of the professional Charge Nurse, the CNA provides safe, age-appropriate resident care, including activities of daily living, ambulation, vital signs, and approved technical procedures, along with other duties needed to support care delivery. The work schedule or shift may vary according to unit needs. The CNA provides care according to the Plan of Care, supports patients and families emotionally, and helps maintain a safe, organized care environment. The role requires a valid Georgia CNA certification and a high school diploma or GED. Required certifications include CNA and Basic Life Support (or an accepted equivalent).

Requirements

Valid Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Georgia, required upon hire.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or an accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent, required upon hire.
Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and competency evaluation.
Maintain ongoing CEU hours to maintain Certified Activity Assistant certification (listed under required minimum experience).
Complete orientation and demonstrate proficiency in required resident-care functions and tasks.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand verbal instructions; write routine reports and correspondence; and read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
Basic math skills.
Ability to perform under stressful conditions.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult patients and family members.

Responsibilities

Partner with the healthcare team, patients, and families to provide excellent customer service while protecting patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
Participate in patient rounding, respond promptly to telephone calls and call lights, address concerns, and notify the nurse or leader when follow-up is needed.
Offer assistance and comfort measures, and maintain a positive, professional, and sensitive bedside manner.
Provide care according to the Plan of Care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures, and other assigned basic care.
Assist the nurse and other healthcare team members with care delivery as assigned.
Provide meals and nourishment according to dietary standards and the Plan of Care, and document intake and output.
Take and document vital signs and promptly report acute changes or unusual findings to the nurse or Charge Nurse.
Document care in a timely manner as required by policy.
Provide emotional support by listening, establishing rapport, recognizing the family's role, and observing religious and cultural practices or restrictions.
Perform basic housekeeping in the patient's immediate room and bathroom, and clean and sanitize personal care items according to policy.
Identify and control fall-related hazards, ensure oxygen signage and storage requirements are followed, and use bedrails and alarms correctly.
Ensure patients have needed care supplies; stock medical supplies, skin care products, linens, and incontinence supplies.
Transport patients, specimens, and supplies as needed.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.