Certified Nursing Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing and ADON, the Certified Nursing Assistant will assume direct care for residents in the Care Center in accordance with TJC, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures. Communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. The position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Level of Education: An education level equivalent to completing a High School diploma or documented C.N.A. work experience will serve as an equivalent to completed education.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Must have and maintain a valid, unencumbered Georgia Certified Nurse Aid Certification and current Basic Life Support CPR certification.

Work Experience: One yearexperience in healthcare as a CNA is preferred.

Effingham Health System, a critical access hospital and non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation located in Springfield, Georgia, just 30 minutes north of Savannah, provides vital resources and exceptional care to the community. Recognized as the Georgia Small Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals, EHS is a Level IV Trauma Center with 25 inpatient beds, three operating rooms, a CMS five-star 105-bed skilled nursing facility, three rural health clinics, a primary care and occupational medicine clinic, and four specialty practices. Committed to meeting the diverse healthcare needs of our community, EHS stands ready to serve you.