Overall Purpose Of The Job
This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide the services outlined below.
Nursing Assistants (NA) provide a vital role assisting the licensed nurses in direct care for patients in the medical center. In addition, they have proven their value in providing a pool of one-to-one special observers for “at risk” patients. International SOS is seeking dedicated CNAs to support the staff at the Atlanta area VA Medical Centers.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Performs a range of personal nursing care which includes feeding, walking, lifting, turning patients, providing related hygiene care to patients using specialized equipment receiving oxygen or suction therapy.
- Performs a range of diagnostic support duties which includes taking, recording and reporting to the nurse deviations in vital signs and change in patients’ condition such as diabetic, uremic coma, insulin shock, gastro-intestinal hemorrhage and reporting them to the nurse or doctor. Assists the doctor in a variety of diagnostic examinations such as lumbar punctures, liver biopsy, bone marrow examinations and emergency procedures.
- Assembles necessary equipment and positions patients, collects, labels and transports specimens to laboratory. Checks patients frequently during and following procedures for changes in patient’s condition. Escorts patients to and from diagnostic studies. Cleans and cares for equipment used in oxygen and suction therapy, frame beds and reports equipment in need of repair.
- Performs a range of treatment procedures that include changing simple dressings. Cares for patients with infection, communicable diseases and those in infection isolation. Cares for patients receiving oxygen via cannula or mask as well as venti-mask, patients with chest therapy and postural drainage. Cares for patients with condom catheters as well as indwelling Foley catheters. Administers basic life support measures.
- Verbally provides information to the nurse for inclusion in the Nursing Care Plans. Documents vital signs. Enters information about the patients’ condition in the patients’ chart. Assists with completion of patients’ admission history.
- Promotes physical independence by supervising patents in self-care activities including eating, dressing, application of prosthetic devices and braces. Instructs patients on pre and post-operative care based on general information provided by a doctor or nurse.
Job Profile
Basic Requirements/Certifications:
- CNA Certification, Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification/License or Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) certification/license from any state are acceptable (CNA Preferred)
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Current CPR certified
- 2 yeas minimum experience working in skill and (must have worked within the last six months in skill set)
Education Required:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
- May require bending, stooping and lifting to 20 lbs.
Other Special Qualifications:
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
- Must relocate to project site for the duration of the contract.
- Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance
- Ventilator experience is preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Decatur, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person