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Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Josephs Candler – Savannah, Georgia

St. Josephs Candler
Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Position Summary
    • Assist in transporting patients for radiology studies and provides basic care of patients.
  • Education
    • High School Diploma - Preferred
  • Experience
    • 1 Year - Required
  • License & Certification
    • Professional Certification - Required
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
  • Core Job Functions
    • Proper safety procedures are utilized to ensure patient and staff safety are utilized. Verbally reports abnormal vital signs or other abnormal assessments to a nurse. Follows policies and procedures and physician's orders.
    • Performs bedside glucose testing. Accurately records results according to standard operating procedure. Quality Control (QC) and maintenance performed and documented.
    • Utilize interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and members of the Provider and RN. Communicates relevant, accurate, and complete information.
    • Under the direction of the RN transports patients to other patient care areas
    • Training is completed on all safe handling devices. Assesses the patient to determine the most appropriate lift equipment to use on a specific patient. Lift assist devices are used on all needed transports.
    • Call lights and phones are answered in an efficient and professional manner and messages are communicated to the appropriate person. Work area is kept organized and clean.
    • Adheres to safety policy wearing protective equipment while cleaning and reports any needed repairs directly to charge nurse. Follows Isolation Precautions per policy. Trash and linens are bagged per policy and placed in soiled utility room, cleans and sanitizes all equipment and as needed to include stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, IV poles etc.

Job Location

Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States

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