CNA - PRN - Inpatient Hospice
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides inpatient hospice care at the West Georgia Medical campus. This PRN position provides supplemental coverage as needed, with flexible shifts preferred to meet hospice needs. The CNA works under the direction of the professional Charge Nurse and assists with safe, age-appropriate resident care, including activities of daily living, ambulation, vital signs, and approved technical procedures. The work schedule may vary according to unit needs. The CNA delivers care according to the Plan of Care, supports patients/residents and their families, documents care and observations, helps maintain a safe and organized care environment, and collaborates with the healthcare team. Hospice care requires empathy, care, and compassion. A strong clinical foundation is preferred; the job posting requests that an active Georgia CNA registry credential, preferably with license number for verification, be included on the resume.
Requirements
- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Georgia upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or an accepted equivalent listed in the posting, upon hire.
- Less than one year of related experience required.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers in patient care.
- Ability to multitask and function in stressful and emergency situations.
- Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Active Georgia CNA registry credential, preferably with the license number included on the resume for verification.
- Georgia driver's license upon hire.
- Private vehicle insurance upon hire.
- Strong clinical foundation.
- Flexible availability for supplemental PRN shifts.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the healthcare team, patient/resident, and family to provide excellent customer service while protecting patient/resident rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Participate in patient/resident rounding; promptly answer telephone calls and call lights; communicate follow-up needs and concerns to the appropriate person or nurse/leader.
- Offer assistance and comfort measures, and present a positive, professional, and sensitive manner.
- Provide care according to the Plan of Care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures, activities of daily living, ambulation, and other assigned basic care.
- Assist nurses and other healthcare team members with care delivery as assigned.
- Provide meals and nourishment according to dietary standards and the Plan of Care; document intake and output.
- Take and document vital signs and promptly report acute changes to the nurse.
- Document all patient care in a timely manner according to policy.
- Provide emotional support to patients/residents and families, establish rapport, listen, recognize the family's supportive role, and respect religious and cultural practices.
- Perform basic housekeeping in the immediate patient/resident room and bathroom, and clean and sanitize direct-care items according to policy and standards.
- Maintain safety by addressing fall hazards, ensuring oxygen signage and storage requirements, and correctly using bedrails and alarms.
- Ensure required medical and skin-care supplies, linens, and incontinence supplies are available in the care area and patient/resident room.
- Transport patients/residents, specimens, and supplies as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
