Certified Nursing Assistant (Cna) - Contract

Are you a compassionate CNA ready to make a difference? Join our team at the Atlanta VA Health Care System and provide essential care to our nation's veterans What We're Looking For:

Certification:

Current CNA certification from any state in the U.S., and a current CPR/BLS certificate accredited by the American Heart Association. Experience: Minimum of two years working in your skill set (must have worked within the last six months). Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) certification/license is acceptable in lieu of a CNA certification. Your Key Responsibilities Personal Care:

Provide a range of personal nursing care, including feeding, walking, lifting, turning patients, and related hygiene care. Diagnostic Support: Take, record, and report deviations in vital signs; assist doctors in various diagnostic exams.

Equipment Handling: Assemble necessary equipment, collect and transport specimens, and clean and care for medical equipment. Treatment Procedures:

Change simple dressings, care for patients with infections, and administer basic life support measures. Documentation: Document vital signs, enter patient condition information in charts, and assist with patient admission history. Patient Support:

Promote physical independence, instruct patients on pre- and post-operative care, and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). Special Duties: Conduct inventories and contraband searches and accompany mental health patients to appointments outside the mental health unit. Why Join Us?

Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans. Teamwork: Be part of a supportive and dedicated healthcare team. Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Location: Atlanta VA Health Care System Shift: Various Shifts Available (8 and 12-hour shifts) Ready to take your CNA career to the next level? Apply today and become a valued member of our healthcare team