Augusta University

More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, ADON, and Nurse Managers delivers quality nursing care for geriatric patients.. Assist the Dentist and Podiatrist as assigned for routine patient care.. Assists patients in bathing, grooming, dressing, oral and nail care, shaving, skin care and all other activities of daily living.. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

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<div><center><img><br><br><b>Senior Nursing Assistant GWVNH -  Dr. Klaus Key<br><br>Augusta University</b></center><br><br><div><div><div><h2><span>About Us</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span><span><span>Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.</span></span></span></span></span></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Location</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span><span><span>Augusta University - </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Our Health Sciences Campus:&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span>1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Our Summerville Campus:&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span>2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904</span></span></span></span></span></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>College/Department Information</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span>Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.</span></span></span></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Job Summary</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span><span>Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, ADON, and Nurse Managers delivers quality nursing care for geriatric patients. The responsibility involves nursing skills in the care and treatment of chronically and acutely ill patients in advanced stages of debilitation due to aging or disability. Work involves supervision of certified nursing assistants engaged in patient care and orienting new employees and students as assigned. Maintains supply PAR levels and equipment for the nursing units. Attend meetings and serves on committees as assigned. Assist the Dentist and Podiatrist as assigned for routine patient care. Work is performed with some latitude for the exercise of independent assessment and initiative within the prescribed limitations of the non-professional nursing profession.</span></span></span></span></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Responsibilities</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span><span><span><span>The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><u>PATIENT CARE</u>: Responsible for care of a specific group of patients. Provides all care for assigned patients, requests assistance when necessary. Assists patients in bathing, grooming, dressing, oral and nail care, shaving, skin care and all other activities of daily living. Distributes meal trays and assists patients in eating. Washes patients face/ hands prior to and following meals. Oral hygiene after meals. Cleans eating areas after meals.</span></span></span></span></div><div><u><span><span><span><span>PATIENT MONITORING</span></span></span></span></u><span><span><span><span>: </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Performs I & O as instructed. Empties urinals/collection bags. Applies catheters as instructed. Collects routine specimens. Checks for constipation & administers enemas as instructed. Monitors patient weight utilizing standing lift & wheelchair scales. Performs simple treatments such as hot & cold compresses, non-sterile dressing & preparing patients for procedures. Utilizes oxygen equipment as instructed. Documents all care provided and reports any change in patient condition promptly to Charge Nurse. Observes for physical as well as emotional changes in patient.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><u>PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORKING CONDITION:</u>&nbsp; Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/ or equipment up to 150 pounds.</span></span></span></span></div><div><u><span><span><span><span>PATIENT TRANSFER</span></span></span></span></u><span><span><span><span>: </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Assist patients in transferring to & from bed, chair or stretcher utilizing safe transfer techniques and equipment, such as Hoyer lift, transfer boards and gait belts . Requests and gives assistance as necessary.</span></span></span></span></div><div><u><span><span><span><span>ROOM AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE:</span></span></span></span></u>&nbsp;<span><span><span><span>Distributes ice, water & nourishments as instructed and provides oral liquids to prevent dehydration. Reports decrease in oral intake and output promptly to Charge Nurse. Maintains patient rooms. Makes beds, cleans bedside tables, closets, etc. on a daily basis. Rinses soiled clothes as necessary and stores in plastic bags for laundry pick-up. Puts up clean clothes upon return from laundry.&nbsp;Maintains patient equipment. Cleans & stores equipment as needed. Cleans utility, kitchenette, & treatment rooms as instructed. Reports need for maintenance of equipment to Charge Nurse. Make safety rounds with the Nurse Manager as needed .Utilizes safety devices as ordered. Maintain supply PAR levels. Ensure all equipment is functioning properly.</span></span></span></span></div><div><u><span><span><span><span>PATIENT ASSISTANCE:&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></u><span><span><span><span>Escorts patients to and from areas of the facility and hospitals. Stays with patients as instructed & assists in all areas of care during visits, test, etc. Assists other units and staff as instructed by Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><u>TRAINING:</u> Assist with in-services and training as needed.</span></span></span></span></div><div><u><span><span><span><span>ALL&nbsp; AND OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:</span></span></span></span></u>&nbsp;<span><span><span><span>Performs all duties and functions as listed in the Certified Nursing Assistant job description. Performs other related tasks/ duties as assigned.</span></span></span></span></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Required Qualifications</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span>High school diploma or GED&nbsp; from an accredited institution is required. A minimum of three years of nursing assistant experience. Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Georgia&nbsp; and&nbsp;AHA and BLS Certified</span></span></span></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span><span>Experience in the care and treatment of Geriatric patients in a long-term care environment.</span></span></span></span></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><div><div><div><div><span><span><span><b><span>KNOWLEDGE</span></b></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span>Knowledgeable of AU/GWVNH Policies and Procedures</span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span>Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population</span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span>Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases</span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><b><span>SKILLS</span></b></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span>Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills</span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><b><span>ABILITIES</span></b></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span>Ability to maintain confidentiality and to access and accurately report changes in patient's condition</span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Certifications/License</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <p><span><span><span><span>Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification and active Georgia Nursing Assistant Certification.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Shift/Salary/Benefits</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><div><span><span><span>Shift: Days; Monday-Friday<br>Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position</span></span></span></div><div><br><span><span><span><strong>Recruitment Period:</strong> Until Filled<br>Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.<br>Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.<br>Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!</span></span></span></div></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Conditions of Employment</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span>All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.</span></span></span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span><span><span>In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.</span></span></span></div><div><p><span><span><span>All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.</span></span></span></p></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Other Information</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><div><span><span><span><span>This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.&nbsp; "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."</span></span></span></span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span><span><span><span>Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.</span></span></span></span></div></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>Equal Employment Opportunity</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span>Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.</span></span></span></div></span> </div></div></div></div><div><div><h2><span>How To Apply</span></h2> <div> <div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><span> <div><span><span><span><span><span>Consider applying with us today! </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><a><span>https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/</span></a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365</span></span></span></span></span></div></span> </div></div></div></div></div><br><br><b>To apply, please visit: <a>https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=240212&PostingSeq=2</a></b><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img><br><span>Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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