Certified Nursing Assistant Days

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists physicians and nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Under the guidance and direction of a licensed nurse, the CNA provides direct and indirect patient care, collects specimens, runs laboratory tests, performs EKGs, collects drug screens and breath alcohol samples, and performs clerical duties as assigned. The role also participates in unit activities that promote quality patient care outcomes in keeping with the mission, vision, and values of Patient Care Services of Phoebe Putney Health System. The position requires timely, accurate, and appropriately formatted documentation; competent use and maintenance of role-appropriate equipment and technology; and compassionate care based on the patient’s plan of care. The CNA monitors and documents patient responses, communicates effectively with patients and families, respects confidentiality and privacy, supports patients’ social, spiritual, and cultural needs, and contributes to evaluating and adjusting care outcomes. The CNA also follows departmental policies, maintains relevant knowledge and competencies, attends required meetings and training, and wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Demonstrated competency in providing care based on patients’ age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical degree in a medical field.
At least 1 year of patient care experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and nursing personnel in providing patient care under the guidance and direction of a licensed nurse.
Provide direct and indirect patient care for a specific patient population.
Collect specimens, run laboratory tests, perform EKGs, and collect drug screens and breath alcohol samples.
Perform clerical duties as assigned.
Participate in unit activities that promote quality patient care outcomes.
Document and submit required information and data accurately and on time.
Use, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment appropriate to the role, and use technology to increase productivity.
Implement the plan of care, monitor and document patient responses, and provide effective interventions.
Communicate with patients and families, establish rapport, adapt communication to patient needs, and respect confidentiality and privacy.
Recognize age-specific responses to treatment and support patients’ and families’ social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
Contribute to expected care outcomes and continuity of care, involve patients, families, and other disciplines, and evaluate outcomes in relation to patient responses.
Follow attendance and punctuality guidelines, departmental policies and procedures, and organizational core values, mission, and vision.
Maintain current knowledge and required specialty certifications, attend staff meetings and mandatory in-services, and complete competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrate competency in providing care based on patients’ age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.