Location: Augusta,GA, USA
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Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
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.
Job Summary
Performs nursing care and treatment for geriatric residents. Assist residents with activities of daily living. Monitor residents and reporting changes to the Charge Nurse or Supervisor as needed. Work is performed with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative within the scope of practice for the Certified Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
RESIDENT CARE: Provides care for assigned residents and request assistance when necessary.
ASSIST WITH ADL'S: Assists residents with ADL's such as bathing, shaving, oral care, styling hair and dressing; Distributes meal trays and assists residents in consuming meals; Empties urinals and drainage collection bags; Records I&O as instructed; Collects routine specimens.
RESIDENT MONITORING: Monitor resident weight utilizing standing lift and wheelchair scales; Monitors vital as ordered; Document all care provided on correct form and report any changes in residents condition promptly to the Charge Nurse.
RESIDENT TRANSFER: Assist residents in transferring to and from bed, chair, commode or stretcher utilizing safe transfer techniques and equipment, such as Hoyer lifts, transfer boards and gait belts.
RESIDENT MAINTENANCE PLAN: Observe for proper circulation as necessary; Perform range of motion and ambulate residents as indicated in the plan of care; Maintain functional maintenance plan as instructed.
ROOM AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: Maintains resident rooms, makes beds, cleans bedside tables, closets, etc. daily; Maintains resident's equipment; Rinses soiled clothing as necessary and stores in plastic bags for laundry pickup; Puts up clothes upon return from laundry.
RESIDENT ASSISTANCE: Escorts residents to and from areas of the facility and hospitals as assigned; Remains with residents as instructed and assists in all areas of care, if needed during routine clinic visits.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma, or GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization. Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Georgia. Certification as a Nursing Assistant in Georgia and American Heart Association CPR with BLS.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the care of geriatric residents, preferably in long-term care.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Knowledgeable of AU/GWVNH Policies and Procedures
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to access and accurately report changes in residents condition.
Certifications/License
Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification and Georgia Nursing Assistant Certification.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Rotating
Pay Band: B3
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
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.
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.
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Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
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.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
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.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
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Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
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