The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant on the Skilled Unit at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Salary Range:  $36,608.00  -  $44,096.00 (Based on Experience)

Shifts:  7:00 AM - 3:30 PM   -  3:00 PM - 11:30 PM  -  11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Job Description:

 Performs assigned direct care activities and basic nursing procedures in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Job Responsibilities:

·       Assists nursing staff in assessing the client's physical and mental condition according to policies and procedures.

·       Assists with patient's feeding (this may include tube feeding), personal hygiene and grooming functions as necessary.

·       Turns and re-positions bedridden clients, with assistance, to prevent and/or promote the healing of pressure sores.

·       Completes required documentation in patient and unit records.

·       Follows hospital/departmental procedures regarding infection control. 

·       Performs basic nursing procedures, such as taking vital signs, weight, specimens according to the treatment plan.

·       Provides training and/or direction to patients in activities of daily living in order to promote increased independence.

·       Utilizes correct body mechanics in performing patient care activities to prevent injury.

·       Maintains current certification with the State Aide Registry (NAR). (Performed by all incumbents)

·       Completes a minimum of 24 hours of in-service education (training), as required by NAR each year, to maintain current CNA certification.

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.  Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.