CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT in THOMASVILLE, Georgia at Archbold Medical Center

Certified Nurse Assistant- Virtual Care

Description:

Education Requirements: High school diploma, GED or equivalent required

Experience: 1 year healthcare experience or a certification listed below:
License/certification: BLS certification required upon hire. Certification as a CNA, Medical Assistant, Surgical Tech with or without certification. Students of these disciplines with 1 year healthcare experience will be considered

Required Skills: Obtain report from the patient’s nurse and/or PCT/CNA to include information regarding the patient’s mobility status, identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special considerations (NPO, bed/chair alarms, etc….)

Ensures complete visualization of the patient via remote monitoring equipment. Continuous visual observation of patient to identify potential harm to self or others. This includes inadvertently removing drains, tubes, IV’s, ambulating without assistance, etc…

Observes the patient’s activity and behavior and redirects the patient as needed. If indicated, immediately notifies unit staff of the need for intervention (such as toileting assistance, patient to lie back in bed, moving an item within reach, etc…)
Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by primary care providers as it relates to changing patient needs.

Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for the patient, families and other health care team members.

Physical Demands: Must be able to successfully complete established competencies for the position within designated probationary period. Effective communication skills, both orally and written. Computer skills needed. Ability to work with others to ensure quality patient care. Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills. Ability to work independently and respond quickly.

Supervises: None

Supervised By: Nurse Manager

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.