Job Description
We have a new assignment for Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Augusta, GA and are interviewing ASAP. This is a local assignment, 5 x 8s workging an evening shift from 3pm to 11:30pm position at a great Long Term Care facility serving Veterans.
Pay range: $612 - $720 Per Week.
The Nursing Assistant will be responsible for the following:
- Assisting the residents with the activities of daily riving which they would have performed for themselves if they were able, i. e, bathing, shaving, feeding, oral hygiene, ambulation, dressing, etc., and assisting the professional nurse in the rehabilitation and or providing care for the residents who are not able to perform these functions independently to the extent possible.
- Using aseptic and sterile technique performing various treatments, i. e., treating wounds by cleansing them and applying dressings.
- Collects sterile and clean specimens.
- Caring for the helpless bed patient and preventing complications of immobilization by turning, maintaining proper body alignment, giving range of motion exercises, assisting the patient to deep breathe and cough.
- Provides adequate nutrition and hydration, including tube feedings after the nurse checks tubes, and accurately monitoring intake and output.
- Recognized and reacts promptly and appropriately to medical and behavioral emergency situations.
- Transports patients to other areas of facility as required.
- Initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in cardiopulmonary emergencies.
- Participates and initiates recreational activities using guidelines of the Recreational Therapist or Charge Nurse.
- Observing, reporting, and recording all pertinent data such as vital signs, intake and output, treatments performed, resident's physical condition and his/her response to treatment and procedure, participating in the interdisciplinary plan of care by offering input and feedback.
- Other duties as assigned with appropriate instruction and supervision.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, weekly direct deposit, and more!
Who We Are
NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered.
What We Believe
We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search. We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
What You Can Expect
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- Responsiveness: No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.
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