CNA - PRN - Inpatient Hospice
Wellstar · Wellstar West Georgia Hospice
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Various (United States of America)Job Summary:
CNA for Inpatient Hospice care at West Georgia Medical campus
PRN is supplemental as needed/flexible shift strongly preferred to meet needs of hospice
Hospice care requires strong empathy and care and compassion - PRN prefers strong clinical foundation including active CNA GA registry ( please be sure that is on resume preferably with license number for verification)
The Certified Nursing Assistant is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of the professional Charge Nurse. The CNA assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the resident by performing basic resident care functions (i.e., ADLs, ambulation, vital signs, approved technical procedures) and performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure the delivery of preferred care. The work schedule/shift may vary/fluctuate depending on the particular needs of the unit.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient/resident and family
- Protects rights and dignity of patient/resident at all times.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Participates in patient/resident rounding per standards.
- Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of needs for follow-up.
- Resolves concerns and immediately informs the nurse/leader of complaints.
- Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patient/residents and families.
- Presents self in positive and professional manner and demonstrates sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.
Patient/Resident Centered Care
- Provide patient/resident care according to the Plan of Care.
- Provide basic patient/resident care needs (e.g. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort
- measures) as assigned.
- Assist nurse and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned.
- Provide meals and nourishment to the patient/resident according to dietary standards and the plan of care. * Documents intake and output.
- Take vital signs and document, report verbally to the nurse any acute changes in a timely manner.
- Document all patient care delivered in a timely manner as required by policy.
Provide emotional support for the patient/resident and family
- Verify how the patient/resident wants to be addressed.
- Demonstrates professional and friendly bedside manner.
- Provide time to listen and establish rapport.
- Affirm and recognize the family's role in support of the patient/resident.
- Observe any religious, or cultural restrictions or practices of the patient/resident and family.
Provide for a safe and organized environment
- Perform basic housekeeping duties in the immediate area of the patient/resident s room and bath.
- Cleans and sanitizes personal direct care items (bedpan, urinal, etc) per policy/standards.
- Ensure that safety hazards related to fall risk are removed or controlled i.e. cords, oxygen tubing, clutter etc.
- Ensure that Oxygen signage is displayed, and tanks are stored correctly.
- Ensure that bedrails, bed alarms and personal alarms are utilized correctly and encourage family and visitors to do
so.
Ensure that the patient/resident has all the required supplies needed for care
- Stock the necessary medical supplies and skin care products in the patient/resident care area.
- Stock the required linens and incontinent supplies in the patient/residents room.
- Transports patient/resident as needed.
- Transports specimens and supplies as needed.
- Transoports specimens and supplies as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Rising Senior in Good Standing General or High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- CNA - Cert Nurse Assistant
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
CNA Certification must be valid in the state of GA Upon Hire Required and
Georgia Driver's License Upon Hire Preferred and
Private Vehicle Insurance Upon Hire Preferred and
Required Minimum Experience:
Less than 1 year related experience Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Basic computer skills required.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care.
ability to multi-task essential.
ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential.
strong detail orientation required.
computer skills required.
time management skills are required.
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