Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Summary

Aptive Resources is seeking skilled Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to support the Atlanta VA Medical System. The CNAs will perform a variety of patient care and diagnostic support duties under the minimal supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

They will provide effective interventions tailored to individual patient needs in accordance with established facility policies and safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care :

• Assist patients with personal care, including feeding, walking, lifting, and turning.
• Provide hygiene care using specialized equipment for patients receiving oxygen or suction therapy.
• Supervise and support patients in self-care activities such as eating, dressing, and using prosthetic devices.
• Assist with pre and post-operative care instructions based on nurse or doctor guidance.

Diagnostic Support :

• Take, record, and report vital signs and changes in patients' conditions to the nurse.
• Assist in diagnostic examinations such as lumbar punctures, liver biopsy, bone marrow examinations, and emergency procedures.
• Collect, label, and transport specimens to the laboratory.

Equipment and Environment Management :

• Assemble necessary equipment for procedures and ensure patient positioning.
• Clean and care for medical equipment used in oxygen and suction therapy and frame beds.
• Report equipment needing repair.
• Conduct inventories and contraband searches as needed.

Treatment Procedures :

• Change simple dressings and care for patients with infections or communicable diseases.
• Provide care for patients with oxygen therapy, chest therapy, postural drainage, and catheter care.
• Administer basic life support measures.

Documentation and Communication :

• Document vital signs and patient condition in patient charts.
• Assist with the completion of patient admission histories.
• Verbally provide information to nurses for inclusion in Nursing Care Plans.

Mental Health Support :

• Conduct ongoing evaluations of the mental health environment of care.
• Accompany mental health patients to external appointments.
• Monitor activities in accordance with VHA and AVAHCS regulations.

Additional Duties :

• Work with COVID-19 positive patients and Patients Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID-19.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current CNA certification from any state in the United States.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a relevant skill set, with recent experience (within the last six months).
• Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification / License or Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Certification / License may be accepted in lieu of a Nursing Assistant certification.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of professional staff and work collaboratively.
• Competency in basic nursing care and diagnostic support duties.
• Proficient in documentation and patient care planning.
• Ability to provide physical and emotional support to patients.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to complete and successfully pass any required government background check
30+ days ago