Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic patient care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of patients, under the direction of the nursing staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Six months Long Term Health Care experience preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Current Certified Nursing Assistant License from the State of Tennessee REQUIRED Benefits Overview Competitive Pay Rates Affordable Medical Insurance Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered as well as supplemental plans Employer paid Life Insurance 100% Employer paid ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) Opportunity for CEU Reimbursement 401K offered ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recognize and respond to the needs of patients.

Assist in lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting patients into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. Observe patients’ conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to the charge/staff nurse as soon as possible. Verify the identification of a patient to ensure appropriate care is provided to the correct patient.

Report and record patient’s intake on meal percentage sheets and report to charge nurse intake of less than 25%. Reports accidents and incidents when they occur. Assist in admitting, transferring and discharging patients. Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by patients, families, visitors and agencies Other duties as assigned by Supervisor Tennessee Health Management, Inc.

is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER